to be successful don’t do what you love – love what you do

edit: Since this original post, MailChimp’s been acquired by Intuit, best known for the Quicken line of financial software.

MailChimp founder Ben Chestnut talks about his path to success as the creator of one of email marketing’s best known brands in this enjoyable, entertaining, and informative 40-minute Creative Mornings video. What works for Ben might not work for everyone, but he makes a great case for including creative as part of a business that succeeds using a non-conformist approach.

For more creative inspiration, start your daily routine with a visit to Tina Eisenberg’s swiss miss blog. It’s great with that first cup of coffee.