Creativity

Think of The War of Art as tough love...for yourself. Since 2002, The War of Art has inspired people around the world to defeat "resistance"; to recognize and knock down dream-blocking barriers and to silence the naysayers within us....

It’s an audio compilation of Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work and Keep Going, the bestselling and transformative series on how to unlock your creativity, find community and an audience in the digital age, and stay focused, creative and true to yourself—for life....

Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's famous investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow.

Wisdom and musings on creativity and life from one of the world’s most beloved musicians, producers, and mentors, Quincy Jones....

Playing music should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath, yet most musicians are hindered by self-consciousness, apprehension, self-doubt, and stress. Before we can truly express our inner self, we must first learn to be at peace and overcome the distractions....

Drawing on ancient Egyptian and Greek cosmogonies and essential Hermetic texts, such as the Corpus Hermeticum, the Emerald Tablet (Tabula Smaragdina), and the Nag Hammadi codices, Marlene Seven Bremner offers a detailed understanding of Hermetic philosophy and the art of alchemy....

Nearly all of today’s major innovation workshops and programs call on organizations to drive innovation. What they miss is that innovation comes from the personal creativity of individuals. And creativity doesn’t require an advanced education or technical skills....

Part psychological study, part self-help book, Finding Flow is a prescriptive guide that helps us reclaim ownership of our lives....

Too often we live lives that we find unfulfilling, fail to reach our own potential, and neglect to practice creativity in our daily routines. Gay Hendricks' The Genius Zone offers a way to change that by tapping into your own innate creativity....

Whether you wish to create a work of art, a novel, a thriving business, nourishing relationships, or a deeply satisfying life, Robert Fritz, composer, artist, writer, and entrepreneur, reveals the guiding principles that can empower you to reach your goals.

There's a mantra real writers know but wannabe writers don’t. And the secret phrase is this: "Nobody wants to read your shit." Recognizing this painful truth is the first step in the writer's transformation from amateur to professional....

We are constantly fed the line that more productivity will bring more ease, satisfaction, and meaning to our lives. But what if all the gold stars and check boxes are just a distraction? What if we could stop project-managing life and act from our being instead of all our doing?

For over a decade, Jesse Cannon has been pushing creative ideas in music....

Everyone can draw, and everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in Drawing is an engaging and enlightening insight into how setting pencil to paper is a meditative act by its innate nature, and how this creates a deeper connection between ourselves and the world around us.

This audiobook is for highly sensitive people who have felt out of place in the modern world. It provides a narrative that describes how they fit into a lineage of creatives throughout history....

Experienced artist coach Beth Pickens offers practical advice for developing a lasting and meaningful artistic practice in the face of life's inevitable obstacles and distractions. This thoughtful volume suggests creative ways to address the challenges all artists must overcome....

A revolutionary program for creating anything, from a functional kitchen to a computer program, to a work of art, Robert Fritz demonstrates that any of us has the innate power to create.

In The Artisan Soul, Erwin Raphael McManus, author, thought leader, and founder of MOSAIC in Los Angeles, pens a manifesto for human creativity and the beginning of a new renaissance....

Bestselling author and award-winning photographer Chase Jarvis argues that we don’t need gimmicky new life hacks or “productivity” gadgets; we already have what what’s necessary—all we need is to learn to leverage it.

On our artist's journey, we move past resistance and past self-sabotage. We discover our true selves and our authentic calling, and we produce the works we were born to create....

On Midlife and the Great Unknown, you will engage with poetic imagination as it was meant to be experienced....

What is writing? Can anybody do it? What's the best way to get started? And keep going? Over a decade ago...

In this landmark book of 20th-century psychology, D.W. Winnicott shows the listener how, through the attentive nurturing of creativity from the earliest years, every individual has the opportunity to enjoy a rich and rewarding cultural life.

They say writing is rewriting. So why does the second part get such short shrift? Refuse to Be Done will guide you through every step of the novel writing process, from getting started on those first pages to the last tips for making your final draft even tighter and stronger....

How to learn effectively when you have to be both the teacher and student. Work smarter and save yourself countless hours....

What if your best days weren’t left to chance, but something you could control and activate at will? Most of us want to be a little happier, a little more focused, and a lot less stressed. We want simple approaches that are easy to fold into our everyday lives. In Sharp, you’ll discover dozens of evidence-backed strategies to help you unlock your potential and enhance your performance—whether at work, school, home, or in relationships. Cognitive scientist Therese Huston unpacks the latest neuroscience research to deliver a gold mine of techniques to help you feel your sharpest.

Todas las personas nacemos siendo creadoras, pero el mundo nos condiciona a creer que no lo somos. La gran mayoría están insatisfechas porque han olvidado quiénes son en verdad y que fueron creadas para crear. Este libro no está diseñado para enseñarte a crear, sino para desaprender y soltar todo lo que te impide crear con libertad aquel arte que sea profundo, te sane y te permita ser fiel a ti mismo. Esta habilidad ya está en ti y estás por darte cuenta. No tienes que saberlo todo para disfrutar una vida de abundancia, satisfacción y alegría

Let’s say you see a familiar musician from a globe-trotting, touring band hanging out at your local coffee shop, reading the newspaper and typing away on his laptop. This doesn’t look like a musician at work. He seems approachable enough, so you ask him what exactly he does all day. With a grin on his face, he admits the job might not be what you think. So you take a seat, and ask him every question you’ve ever had about how it all works: the nuts and bolts of writing a song, preparing for a show, marketing a band, and the day-to-day business of a creative life.

Welcome to the Creative Club smashes the myth that creativity is reserved for the chosen few and invites people to make life their biggest art project. This book is for anyone who’s felt stuck in someone else’s story, silenced by self-doubt, or afraid they’ve lost their creativity—and is ready to remember what it means to create and live fully.

Every day we deal with the unplanned and the unexpected, from a broken toaster to losing (or gaining) a major client. Our natural ability to improvise gets us through. But we feel as if we’re winging it, rather than acting with courage and conviction. Robert Poynton teaches his acclaimed method to some of the world’s biggest brands and companies. Now, he shows us how these improvisational skills can be applied to the everyday business of work and life – helping us to navigate daily obstacles and reminding us how the unplanned and the unexpected can be a source of wonder and delight.

The Fractal Effect: How Patterns, Cycles, and Scaling Influence Your LifeUnlock the Hidden Patterns That Shape Your World—And Use Them to Your Advantage! Have you ever wondered why history seems to repeat itself, why financial markets follow cycles, or why nature’s designs—from galaxies to your own body—mirror themselves at every level? The answer lies in fractals—self-replicating patterns that govern everything from business and decision-making to personal growth and creativity.

Let’s be real—you don’t need another self-help book telling you to “work harder” or “stay disciplined.” You need a damn strategy that actually makes you WANT to do the things that move the needle in your life. Enter gamification. This isn’t some tech bro jargon or a gimmick that fades faster than a New Year’s resolution. This is a battle-tested system designed to make even the most mundane tasks feel like an epic quest.

Master the art of thinking with Mental Models: An AI's Guide to 100 Thinking Tools Humans Overlook. This book transforms complex concepts into actionable strategies, making life’s toughest decisions easier to tackle. Ever felt stuck in a problem, unsure how to navigate the noise? Or missed opportunities because you didn’t see all the angles? This book is your shortcut to clarity and creativity.

Já pensou em exercitar sua criatividade como se fosse um músculo? "Todo mundo é criativo" traz uma seleção de exercícios inspirados em grandes gênios para ajudar pessoas comuns a treinarem seu lado criativo e trazerem suas ideias à vida com expressividade e originalidade. Seja para encontrar soluções inovadoras no trabalho ou superar bloqueios criativos na arte, os exercícios deste livro oferecem ferramentas para enxergar o mundo de uma forma diferente e enriquecer seus projetos, tanto pessoais quanto profissionais.

Imagine living a creative life of order and focus, without being overwhelmed by clutter and chaos! Do you often find yourself stuck in a whirlwind of thoughts and tasks, struggling to find a clear path forward? Are you longing for a way to manage your creative energies more effectively without losing your unique spark? Are you exhausted from the constant cycle of starting projects with enthusiasm, only to abandon them due to disorganization and sensory overload? Trust that you're not alone, and this book was written specifically for you.