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  1. Read more: A life lesson from Stardew Valley (of all places)
    A life lesson from Stardew Valley (of all places)

    A life lesson from Stardew Valley (of all places)

    by Penelope Stephens

    Penelope here, and boy do I have a story for you.    But first…    When was the last time you took a risk?   So I was sick with the flu for almost...
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  2. Read more: Coca Cola's 2025 Christmas Campaign
    Coca Cola's 2025 Christmas Campaign

    Coca Cola's 2025 Christmas Campaign

    by Penelope Stephens

    Did you see the new Coca Cola ad for Christmas?   I sure did and I have a letter for Coca Cola.   …   Dear Coca Cola…   I’d like to have some words...
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  3. Read more: A Week Feels Long Until a Year Disappears
    A Week Feels Long Until a Year Disappears

    A Week Feels Long Until a Year Disappears

    by Penelope Stephens

    Boring Issues is one day late. 0.003% of lifeI've been sick for seven days. 0.018% of lifeBoring Studios started 2 years, seven months. 2.9% of lif...
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  4. Read more: Freedom looks like structure
    Freedom looks like structure

    Freedom looks like structure

    by Penelope Stephens

    Did you know David Lynch used to eat the same thing for lunch everyday? David Lynch, the man who created some of the wildest, creative cinema ever ...
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  5. Read more: The week I tried to let AI do my job
    The week I tried to let AI do my job

    The week I tried to let AI do my job

    by Penelope Stephens

    AI this, AI that… we’re all sick of it right? "Did you know AI can do your job?”  “You should just automate your business” “Creatives will be extin...
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  6. Read more: A content detox (sort of)
    A content detox (sort of)

    A content detox (sort of)

    by Penelope Stephens

    Does your brain feel like mush most of the time?  Same. Here's why and how to fix it.  So this week I've made it my mission to absorb more content....
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  7. Read more: The fastest way to ruin your business? Take a nap.
    The fastest way to ruin your business? Take a nap.

    The fastest way to ruin your business? Take a nap.

    by Penelope Stephens

    Do you feel like you're stuck - like the cogs aren't turning? This week I’ve been chatting to a new friend.  She’s a creative business owner too an...
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  8. Read more: Where’s all the clients? Let's find some.
    Where’s all the clients? Let's find some.

    Where’s all the clients? Let's find some.

    by Penelope Stephens

    Are you struggling to find clients? Let's fix that. But first here's a story...   I bet you’ve heard this one before but here we go… When we firs...
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  9. Read more: [fragile] Open with care 📦
    [fragile] Open with care 📦

    [fragile] Open with care 📦

    by Penelope Stephens

    Did someone hurt your feelings this week?     Same. But they're hurting more. So you’ve probably heard the saying “hurt people, hurt people”.    ...
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  10. Read more: When baking cookies feels like doing taxes
    When baking cookies feels like doing taxes

    When baking cookies feels like doing taxes

    by Penelope Stephens

    Why is “dance while baking” on your to-do list?    Everyday I have a to-do list. You probably do too.    And my brain is on fire 24/7 so the to-d...
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  11. Read more: The story of where we found our new marketing strategy
    The story of where we found our new marketing strategy

    The story of where we found our new marketing strategy

    by Penelope Stephens

    Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or on the verge of a breakdown?   Sometimes I wish I could scan my brain to give me a summary of my week in...
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  12. Read more: Productivity tips from an unproductive person
    Productivity tips from an unproductive person

    Productivity tips from an unproductive person

    by Penelope Stephens

    Do you want to be more productive?    Sometimes I’m lazy.  And you probably are too.   And unfortunately for us, being lazy and getting shit done...
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