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		<title>The Idea Book</title>
		<link>https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2018/05/14/the-idea-book/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 14:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[ideas]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>My book review this week is The Idea Book by Fredrik Haren. Haren has written this book in a format designed to generate ideas. There 60 creativity inspiring sections followed by an activity designed to tap into your creativity. The book has an additional 150 blank pages dispersed strategically throughout the book to be used [&#8230;]</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My book review this week is The Idea Book by Fredrik Haren. Haren has written this book in a format designed to generate ideas. There 60 creativity inspiring sections followed by an activity designed to tap into your creativity. The book has an additional 150 blank pages dispersed strategically throughout the book to be used [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Smart Thinking</title>
		<link>https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2017/02/05/smart-thinking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 02:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Art Markman]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s book review is Smart Thinking by Art Markman, PHD. Smart Thinking explores three essential keys to solving problems, innovating and getting things done. Basically, Smart Thinking requires developing Smart Habits to acquire High Quality Knowledge and to apply your knowledge to achieve your goals. A Smart Habit is the repetition of a desired [&#8230;]</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s book review is Smart Thinking by Art Markman, PHD. Smart Thinking explores three essential keys to solving problems, innovating and getting things done. Basically, Smart Thinking requires developing Smart Habits to acquire High Quality Knowledge and to apply your knowledge to achieve your goals. A Smart Habit is the repetition of a desired [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>How to Decrease Costs, Drive Growth, and Increase Profits</title>
		<link>https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2017/01/04/how-to-decrease-costs-drive-growth-and-increase-profits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2017 04:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[2016]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[challenges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[costs]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-760x507.jpg 760w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-518x345.jpg 518w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-250x166.jpg 250w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-82x55.jpg 82w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>As most years do, 2016 seemed to come and go rather quickly! It is probably safe to say that 2016 was filled with a lot more challenges than usual for many people . . . especially those who rely on the oil and gas market for their livelihood. Many people lost their jobs and many [&#8230;]</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-760x507.jpg 760w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-518x345.jpg 518w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-250x166.jpg 250w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-82x55.jpg 82w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-summary.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>As most years do, 2016 seemed to come and go rather quickly! It is probably safe to say that 2016 was filled with a lot more challenges than usual for many people . . . especially those who rely on the oil and gas market for their livelihood. Many people lost their jobs and many [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Why You Need Solitude To Get Serious Work Done</title>
		<link>https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2015/04/09/why-you-need-solitude-to-get-serious-work-done/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2015 06:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Benjamin Franklin]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[focus]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="224" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-300x224.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-1030x771.jpg 1030w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-1500x1122.jpg 1500w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-705x528.jpg 705w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-450x337.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>“Without solitude, no serious work is possible.” Picasso Our world today is incredibly busy (see Do You Suffer From Continue Partial Attention Deficit Syndrom) and interruptions are almost constant. In 1789, Benjamin Franklin said “. . . nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” I think in 2015’s world, we can [&#8230;]</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="224" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-300x224.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-1030x771.jpg 1030w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-1500x1122.jpg 1500w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-705x528.jpg 705w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/solitude-450x337.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>“Without solitude, no serious work is possible.” Picasso Our world today is incredibly busy (see Do You Suffer From Continue Partial Attention Deficit Syndrom) and interruptions are almost constant. In 1789, Benjamin Franklin said “. . . nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” I think in 2015’s world, we can [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>How To Thrive In A World Of Ambiguity</title>
		<link>https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2014/10/23/how-to-thrive-in-a-world-of-ambiguity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ambiguity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boundaries]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[definition]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marty Neumeier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perspectives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solutions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Steve B Sample]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Ambiguous-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /><p>If you are like most people, ambiguity is extremely uncomfortable and is something to be avoided whenever possible. Most of us find the lack of definition and lack of boundaries associated with ambiguity a little scary so we attempt to get definitions and boundaries set as quickly as possible. This reduces our personal stress level [&#8230;]</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Ambiguous-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /><p>If you are like most people, ambiguity is extremely uncomfortable and is something to be avoided whenever possible. Most of us find the lack of definition and lack of boundaries associated with ambiguity a little scary so we attempt to get definitions and boundaries set as quickly as possible. This reduces our personal stress level [&#8230;]</p>
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