Every Monday is Tip Day! Grab a cup of coffee and get over the Monday morning bump with tips, tools, and inspiration from Perch. This Week: Unwind Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend! I was blessed to spend a rare 24 hours at the lake with my family and co-workers, and although a bit physically exhausted from time on the water, I feel mentally refreshed and ready for a new week. What struck me most about my experience at the lake this weekend was that having a retreat like that — easily accessible, always available — must …

How to Get Your Creative Groove On is an original series by Perch. This week we delve into the Curse of Knowledge and how to overcome it. Week 15:  Ask an Expert The pursuit of greatness and excellence consumes many of our lives. In our youth we work hard to perfect our craft. The years of practice are well worth it, as research shows that we “peak” at 40. In fact, most of us have done our best creative work by age 45. From there, our productive lives move into “expert work.” In other words, rather than adding new skills …