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Creativity

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Maya Angelou

“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” — Kurt Vonnegut

The War of Art BookThe War of Art Book
  • Calls out procrastination as "resistance" and shows how to beat it.

  • Short, punchy chapters keep you motivated to create.

  • This book will inspire you to seize the potential of your life whether in art, writing, business or other endeavor.

Big Magic BookBig Magic Book
  • Makes creativity feel less intimidating and more playful.

  • Tips like “follow your curiosity” are easy to try.

  • Discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives.

Steal Like an Artist BookSteal Like an Artist Book
  • Shows how to borrow ideas without copying.

  • Quick exercises to spark your own work.

  • Teaches to follow interests wherever they take you because what feels like a hobby may turn into you life’s work.

The Artist’s Way BookThe Artist’s Way Book
  • A 12-week plan to unblock your creative side.

  • “Morning pages” journaling is simple and effective.

  • Helps uncover problem areas and pressure points that may be restricting creative flow and offers techniques to free up areas where stuck.

Creativity, Inc. BookCreativity, Inc. Book
  • Lessons from Pixar on fostering creative teams.

  • Practical for anyone wanting to innovate at work.

  • Pixar co-founder reflects on management principles used to build Pixar's singularly successful culture—including what he got wrong and how he made it right.