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From the moment we enter school as children, we are made to feel as if our brains are fixed entities, capable of learning certain things and not others, influenced exclusively by genetics. This notion follows us into adulthood, where we tend to simply accept these established beliefs about our skillsets (i.e. that we don't have "a math brain" or that we aren't "the creative type"). These damaging--and as new science has revealed, false--assumptions...
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"Rebecca Minkoff built a fashion empire through hard work and a relentless drive to live her dream. It wasnђt easy and took tremendous resolve to remain hungry and persevere. By never giving up, she has created a space for herself on the shelves of luxury department stores across the world. From Rebeccaђs experience, readers will learn how to: Take on challenges they initially didnђt know how to complete, using Rebeccaђs fearless approach to push...
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"Leadership expert and coach Amy Jen Su's powerful new book helps readers by focusing in specific ways on five key leadership elements--Purpose, Process, People, Presence, and Peace--you can increase your time, capacity, energy, and ultimately your impact, with less stress and more equanimity. Drawing on rich and instructive stories of clients, leaders, artists, and athletes, as well as on research by experts, the author brings together the best of...
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In May 2012, bestselling author Neil Gaiman delivered the commencement address at Philadelphia's University of the Arts, in which he shared his thoughts about creativity, bravery, and strength. He encouraged the fledgling painters, musicians, writers, and dreamers to break rules and think outside the box. Most of all, he encouraged them to make good art.
The book Make Good Art, designed by renowned graphic artist Chip Kidd, contains the full text...
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"An experienced magazine editor and writing instructor shows aspiring writers of nonfiction how to get published. Topics include generating ideas, finding a personal voice, building a narrative, editing one's own work, and pitching editors. Includes real-life examples of successful essays and pitches, along with advice from acquiring editors"--
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We know leadership isn't exclusive to corner offices and multimillion-dollar budgets--some of the best leaders are the mentors and technicians who are more comfortable behind the scenes. But what if being an effective leader isn't just about having innovative ideas and high levels of productivity? What if becoming a great leader is more about prioritizing self-awareness and people skills than production and performance? Help! I Work with People is...
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"When John Waters delivered his gleefully subversive advice to the graduates of the Rhode Island School of Design in 2015, the speech went viral, in part because it was so brilliantly on point about making a living as a creative person. From an icon of popular culture, here is inspiring advice for artists, graduates, and anyone seeking happiness and success on their own terms. Now we all can enjoy his sly wisdom in a manifesto that reminds us, no...
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"Unleash Your Creative Genius: Tapping into Your Innate Imagination and Innovation" is a transformative journey into the world of creativity and innovation. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the keys to unlocking your innate imaginative potential and tapping into the wellspring of innovative thinking that resides within you.Drawing upon a rich tapestry of insights, strategies, and practical techniques, this book takes you step-by-step through...
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It seemed like a good idea at the time' is a thought many of us have had, and all of us want to avoid! This book will help you make better decisions - starting today.
Written by an expert in the field, this volume will help you understand how different cognitive systems introduce systematic errors in the way we think and how to overcome them to improve your decision making. Each concept is presented concisely in less than 600 words, with a minimum...
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL COACHES AND SELF-COACHES
In this first-of-its-kind book, a revered master coach explains exactly how coaches can conduct meaning-filled sessions-and how clients can best benefit from the coaching they receive. Eric Maisel presents thirteen weeks of short daily lessons where you'll learn the nuts and bolts of coaching-what to say when, how to ask questions, and crucially, how to manifest the spirit of coaching....
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Are you ready to....?
...break old habits and forge new paths?
...experience the world with a fresh sense of wonder?
...see things in innovative and unconventional ways?
...enjoy new activities without fear or hesitation?
...live your life as a non-stop journey of discovery?
Yes? Then the path of the Creative Warrior is for you!
It's not necessary to be an artist to reach your full creative potential. In fact, you don't need to be artistic at...
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The must-read summary of Michael D. Chafetz's book: "Smart for Life: How to Improve Your Brain Power at Any Age".
This complete summary of the ideas from Michael D. Chafetz's book "Smart for Life" shows that the human brain is exactly like a muscle - the more exercise it gets, the better it performs and the quicker and sharper it becomes. In his book, the author explains that improving your brain power simply requires that you take the time regularly...
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