Some decisions are so important they’re worth waiting to make. As Tina Fey discovered in one of the most important decisions of her career, delaying a decision is a legitimate creative strategy.

Lorne Michaels, the most-nominated person in Emmy history, has accomplished something that very entertainers do: sustained creative excellence. His mantra for creative success is quite surprising…

If you’re seeking innovation, then you’re going to fail a lot. These misses can’t weight too heavily on you. Seinfeld, Elon Musk, and others fail often. Don’t take yourself too seriously.

Tina Fey reveals the technique she learned from Lorne Michaels the moment she needed it most: when deciding to she’d play Sarah Palin on SNL.

Wildly inventive and creative individuals have a habit of gathering conceptual pieces — aka legos — before they know exactly what they’re going to do with them. The more legos you collect, the more unexpected combinations you can make.

Lorne Michaels, the most-nominated person in Emmy history, has accomplished something that very entertainers do: sustained creative excellence. His mantra for creative success not only surprises — it also helps.

If you’re experimenting broadly and entertaining trivialities like Elon Musk, then you’re going to fail a lot. A critical corollary to the recent pieces inspired by comedy is that you can’t take yourself too seriously.