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When the Rain Comes, So Does the Existential Crisis
The heatwave is over. The rain has come. The air feels clearer, cooler. There’s that slight summer chill that makes me wonder if shorts are still a good idea. And weirdly, on days like this, something shifts. The ground beneath my feet feels a little less steady. I’m reminded of childhood holidays in France…
From the Floor to 5K: What Recovery Taught Me About Life and Work
You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone. I’ve thought about that line more times than I can count over the last 18 months, as I’ve slowly clawed my way back from a back injury that floored me — literally. Much of 2024 was spent in pain. I lost the ability to sit, stand, sleep, walk. Everything I once took for granted was gone, and it tested every ounce of my patience and resilience…
What My Nine-Year-Old Nephew Taught Me About the Future of Creativity
Not to be dramatic or anything, but what is with all the complaining lately? Yes, tech is shifting the ground beneath our feet like never before. But it’s no good moaning about it. AI isn’t going anywhere. And before you roll your eyes and mutter, not that topic again, I’ve got just one important point: You either get busy living—or get busy dying…
Does the UK Government Even Understand Business?
You have to ask yourself: Does the UK government really have a clue about business? About confidence, opportunity, and growth? Since launching Creative Boom in 2009, I’ve watched the creative industries get pelted from all sides – and yet, here we are. Still standing, still surviving. But barely…