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This program includes an introduction read by the author. 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's The Genius Zone offers a way to change that by tapping into your own innate...

What are you afraid of? The old rules: Play it safe. Stay in your comfort zone. Find an institution, a job, a set of rules to stick to. Keep your head down. Don’t fly too close to the sun. The new truth: It’s better to be sorry than safe. You need to fly higher than ever. In his bravest and...

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.

In The Book of Beautiful Questions, Berger shares illuminating stories and compelling research on the power of inquiry. Drawn from the insights and expertise of psychologists, innovators, effective leaders and some of the world's foremost creative thinkers, he presents the essential questions readers need to make the best choices when it truly counts, with a particular focus in four key areas: decision-making, creativity, leadership and relationships.

A modern classic cherished by many of the greatest artists of our time, The Gift is a brilliant, life-changing defense of the value of creative labor. Drawing on examples from folklore and literature, history and tribal customs, economics and modern copyright law, Lewis Hyde demonstrates how our society - governed by the marketplace - is poorly equipped to determine the worth of artists’ work.

#1 New York Times Business Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller #1 Washington Post bestseller From the bestselling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind comes a surprising--and surprisingly useful--new book that explores the power of selling in our lives. According to the U.S...

There is a paradox. As children, most of us think we are highly creative; as adults many of us think we are not. What changes as children grow up? Organizations across the globe are competing in a world that is changing faster than ever. They say they need people who can think creatively, who are flexible and quick to adapt.

This book is a study of the psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of creativity, originality, and inspiration viewed from the lens of a seasoned game developer. It introduces the concept of creative sobriety—a practice that advocates better understanding our own sources of inspiration so that we can intellectually drive our creative voice closer to originality.

What if the music playing during your healing journey could mean the difference between breakthrough and breakdown? In psychedelic ceremony, participants enter profoundly vulnerable states of consciousness. During these hours-long journeys, music becomes far more than background—it actively shapes the inner landscape, guiding people through trauma, revelation, and release… or trapping them in emotional loops they can’t escape.

Viviamo spesso divisi tra distrazioni, stress e una sensazione costante di insoddisfazione. La mente vaga, il tempo sfugge, la vita sembra scorrere senza profondità. In Flow. Psicologia dell'esperienza ottimale scoprirete che esiste uno stato mentale preciso in cui concentrazione, piacere e significato si fondono: il flow. È il momento in cui siete totalmente immersi in ciò che fate, perdete la percezione del tempo e sentite di esprimere il meglio di voi.

Rediscover the joy of creating – with kid-inspired insights from the bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist Feeling burnt out, distracted, and out of fresh ideas? In every creative person's life, there are times when you lose the energy, joy, and freedom you had when you were first...

“One of my favorite books of the year. It completely reshaped how I think about information and how and why I take notes.” —Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive A revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and vastly increasing your ability to capture, remember...

An expanded edition of the classic on creativity by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes guides you through the dark labryinths of the psyche in search of la chispa - the ember that is the elemental source of all creative work. Dr. Estes teaches about the hidden aspects of creativity, including the negative complexes that prey upon creative energy.

From the creator of Dilbert and author of Reframe Your Brain , the bestselling guidebook to spotting and avoiding loserthink is back—with new content to introduce the second edition. loserthink (noun): sneaky mental habits trapping victims in their own bubbles of reality If you’ve been on social media lately, or turned on your TV, you may have noticed a lot of dumb ideas floating around. “We know when history will repeat and when it won’t.” “We can tell the difference between evidence and coincidences.” “The simplest explanation is usually true.” Wrong, wrong, and dangerous!

The #1 New York Times bestseller. "A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne...

Every meaningful change begins with a creative act. Whether you’re leading a team, launching a project, teaching students, pastoring a congregation, or building something on the side, you’re constantly facing the same questions: Where do I start? What do I do next? How do I keep going when it gets hard? The first chapter of the Bible doesn’t just tell us that God created—it shows us how He creates.

Un sistema revolucionario para mejorar tu productividad, pensar de forma más creativa y recordar y poner en práctica tus mejores ideas. Por primera vez en la historia, tenemos acceso instantáneo a todo el conocimiento que existe. Nunca ha habido un mejor momento para aprender, crear cosas nuevas y mejorar. Sin embargo, ese flujo continuo de información a menudo nos abruma en lugar de empoderarnos. El mismo conocimiento que se suponía que debía liberarnos nos ha llevado al estrés paralizante de creer que nunca sabremos o recordaremos lo suficiente.

You're drowning in unprocessed emotions. This book teaches you to turn them into songs in 20 minutes. Life doesn't stop for your feelings. Between deadlines, school, kids, and endless obligations, when exactly are you supposed to process anything? You don't need more time. You need a better method. During her time as a board-certified music therapist, Courtney Schawl discovered something shocking in psychiatric hospitals: patients who couldn't talk about trauma but could sing about it.

Em O Livro Secreto do Escritor, você será convidado a: mergulhar nos bastidores da literatura ao marketing digital; fazer exercícios para traçar sua personalidade na escrita e marca pessoal; entender como funciona a lista dos mais vendidos; todas as etapas da produção de um livro, leitura crítica, direito autoral, caminhos da publicação e como distribuir e divulgar o livro no Brasil e no exterior.

This accessible guide expands upon the “well-written, cogent, and useful” (David Allen, author of Getting Things Done) bestselling Building a Second Brain with actionable advice on how to improve your digital life in just a few minutes. Living a modern life requires juggling a ton of...