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....

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...

"Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love.” —Elizabeth Gilbert The Artist’s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist’s life. Still as vital...

The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller "A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugar From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls: the path to the vibrant...

With Dale Carnegie’s expert advice, you’ll learn the proven, time-tested principles to breaking free of worry and anxiety so that you can start living your best life today. Thanks to Dale Carnegie’s classic work of practical advice, more than six million people have already discovered...

#1 New York Times Business Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller #1 Washington Post bestseller From the bestselling author of Drive: the insightful and pragmatic book that explores the powerful role selling plays in our lives. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one...

“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...

In this “unexpected delight” (The Boston Globe), visionary filmmaker, musician, and actor David Lynch describes his personal methods of capturing and working with ideas, and the immense creative benefits he has experienced from the practice of meditation. David Lynch’s Catching the Big...

A guide to the art of journaling—and a meditation on the central questions of life—by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, with contributions from Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and many more “The Book of Alchemy proves on every...

"Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love.” —Elizabeth Gilbert The Artist’s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist’s life. Still as vital...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, bite-sized inspiration and guidance to keep your transformation on track For anyone who has ever had trouble staying motivated while trailblazing towards badassery, You Are a Badass Every Day is the companion to keep you fresh, grateful, mighty, and...

From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world. Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "This book will change lives." --Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love From the host of the award-winning MarieTV and The Marie Forleo Podcast, an indispensable handbook for becoming the creative force of your own life. While most self-help books offer...

In this New York Times bestselling “imperative how-to for creativity” (Nick Offerman), Adam Savage—star of Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters—shares his golden rules of creativity, from finding inspiration to following through and successfully making your idea a reality. Every Tool’s a...

Iconic rapper, entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Rick Ross takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime in this indispensable guide to creativity, reinvention and greatness It's been nearly twenty years since Rick Ross broke out with his 2005 debut single "Hustlin'.” Since...

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...

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....

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings: an intimate work on the mysteries, frustrations, and triumphs of being a writer, and an instructive guide to awakening the soul. When Sue Monk Kidd was in high school, a home...

Every person is born a creator, but the world has conditioned us to believe that we are not. Most of us are not fulfilled because we have forgotten who we truly are and what we were created to do — create....

Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a...

Now in his seventies, poet and philosopher Mark Nepo explores the rhythms of aging in the second half of life. This program is read by the author. As the years go by, the question for each of us becomes more and more real: What does it mean to age? Despite the limitations that come as the body...

From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavors, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspective. In We Need Your Art, Amie McNee calls artists and aspiring artists...

Great ideas are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Here’s how to find them. We’re used to imagining creativity as a lightbulb moment—sudden, mysterious, reserved for the gifted few. But what if ideas aren’t conjured from thin air? What if they’re discovered—more like precious...

The Creative Cure is a call for a revolution, fostering change where all change must begin: within. This internal change will allow you to express your own creative gifts, cultivate happiness, and experience the unique feeling of fulfillment that only a creative practice can offer....

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.

Master creative thinking in the AI age with practical tools that blend imagination and discipline for better innovation in this updated, award-winning business bestseller. Now updated with twenty percent new content, this Porchlight Business Book of the Year returns with all-new case studies and...

In this outrageously enjoyable guide to productive inspiration, discover a four-step, repeatable process for thinking better, leveraging your mind’s every resource, and developing winning ideas in any context. The wheels of creativity are spinning faster than ever thanks to the democratization of information, the proliferation of digital platforms, and the rapid rise of AI. In Creativity Machine, bestselling author, comedian, and the Onion’s longest serving editor in chief Scott Dikkers shows you how to make these tools work for you.

You are one mental model away from making your hardest decisions in twenty minutes instead of two weeks. Right now you're either trusting an untested gut feeling, or drowning in research that leads nowhere. Neither one has actually earned your trust. Mental Models for Everyday Life hands you thirteen proven models, tested across psychology, economics, and real decisions. Each one shows you exactly which tool fits which situation. From a business call to a relationship conflict, this book turns critical thinking and problem solving into skills you use. This is not another abstract book on ...

Calm Thinking for Busy Days explores the value of thoughtful reflection in a fast-moving world. Daily responsibilities, constant information, and competing priorities can make it difficult to think clearly and make balanced decisions. This book examines how calm thinking can contribute to greater awareness, improved judgment, and a more steady approach to everyday challenges. Through accessible explanations and practical insights, listeners are introduced to the principles of reflective thinking, mindful observation, and intentional decision-making.

The art of telling stories has been around as long as humans. And in today's noisy, techy, automated world, storytelling is not only prevalent―it's vital. Whether you're interested in enlivening verbal communication, building your business brand, making presentations, sharing family wisdom, or...

You already know first principles thinking works, and you still can't stop copying everyone else's playbook. Every pricing call, every hire, every strategy meeting quietly copies what already exists, and you call it research. It's reasoning by analogy, not critical thinking, and it's costing you the edge you're trying to build. Unlearn to Outthink hands you the actual mechanics behind first principles thinking, not another recycled rocket company anecdote. Zane Stanfield shows you how to break down an inherited assumption and rebuild it from real evidence. This is decision making you can ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if artists don't create art? What if they discover it? For centuries, we've believed that creativity begins inside the human mind. "The Art Dimension" challenges that belief with a bold new idea: art is not invented, it already exists. Great...

In, IF YOU'RE ALIVE – Your Mission on Earth Isn't Finished, best-selling author and Speakers Hall of Fame member, David McNally, invites you to reimagine the later years of life—not as a time of winding down, but as a powerful season of purpose, contribution, and renewal. This audiobook is a warm, practical, and deeply inspiring conversation with a seasoned guide who believes aging can be a journey of gaining new wisdom, and meaningful engagement with the world.

What if the greatest obstacle to your success is not a lack of talent, but the belief that you are ordinary? For centuries, society has celebrated a select few as "geniuses," leading many people to underestimate their own abilities. AWAKEN YOUR GENIUS challenges this limiting belief and presents a powerful message: genius is not a gift reserved for a fortunate few—it is a human potential that can be awakened through awareness, curiosity, disciplined effort, emotional intelligence, and purposeful living. This book is an inspiring guide for anyone who wants to unlock hidden potential, think...

You have found your ground. You have learned to flow. You have lit the fire. Now it is time to fly. There is a part of you that has never fit neatly into any box. That gets restless when life becomes too predictable. That sees possibilities no one else in the room has noticed yet. That has probably been told, more than once, to settle down and stop complicating things. That part of you is the Wind warrior. And it is not a problem to be managed. It is a power to be developed. FREE: The Wind Warrior is Book Four of Clark Goodrum's Five Elements Warrior Series — the book where the warrior ...

What if the empty minute you keep fleeing is the one minute in the day that actually belongs to you? We treat boredom as a malfunction: something to patch with a screen before it can finish its sentence. The Beautiful Ache makes a different claim. Boredom is not emptiness. It is the un-commanded interval in a commanded life, and holding it, rather than fleeing it, is how a person becomes a self. This is not a digital detox plan. It is not a productivity system, a creativity hack, or a mindfulness program. It is a permission book: part memoir, part attention essay, part quiet argument that ...

You don't have a problem-solving problem. You have a first principles thinking problem. Most people believe they reason from evidence. They don't. They inherit conclusions, attach logic afterward, and experience the whole process as independent thought. The result is well-reasoned answers to the wrong questions. You optimize inside frames you never chose. You hit the same walls repeatedly because the frame itself was never examined. First Principles Thinking by Oscar Keatinge gives you a practical system for changing that. Not a motivational framework or vague critical thinking skills. A ...

What happened to having fun? Somewhere between homework, sports, jobs, social media, and endless scrolling, a lot of people stopped doing things simply because they enjoyed them. Can’t I Just Do Something Fun? is an encouraging, practical guide that helps teens rediscover curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hobbies that make life richer, healthier, and a lot more interesting. Whether you've lost interest in everything, spend more time watching other people create than creating yourself, or simply have no idea what you enjoy anymore, this book will help you find your way back. ...

The digital age promised us a utopia of efficiency. Instead, it delivered a systemic Time Debt and a relentless sense of exhaustion. You do not have a time management problem; you have a sovereignty problem. We have traded our autonomy for a seat at a table where the house always wins. In The Great Time Delusion, Hamilton Armer challenges the forces that dictate our daily rhythms. By examining major systemic failures—from software glitches that paralyze global markets to the daily creep of telepressure—this book reveals the true cost of our modern infrastructure. This provocative guide ...

You Know More Than You Think is a five-book experiential series exploring perceptual literacy: how awareness forms, stabilizes, differentiates, navigates, and ultimately encounters the larger forces shaping reality. Sensitivity without stability can become overwhelming. Stability without sensitivity becomes dull. Coherence is where both can coexist. In Where You Sit, Book Two of the You Know More Than You Think series, Elly Flippen builds on the perceptual foundation introduced in What’s Already There and turns toward something essential: how to remain steady while sensing.

SoulCollage® is an accessible collage process with practical applications. It’s easy to learn and inexpensive. Best of all, it inspires individual creativity and encourages good communication in families and groups. Founder Seena B. Frost’s first book ignited a worldwide interest in SoulCollage®, which invites anyone to be creative and undertake an adventure of self-discovery. All you need is a good pair of scissors, pre-cut mat board cards, images you can find anywhere and glue! After you have made some cards, you can consult them, ask important life questions and let your cards ...

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) – I Am a Creator: Boost Creativity, Confidence, and Connection is a practical guide to awakening your creative energy and embracing a life filled with passion, joy, and emotional balance. The Sacral Chakra, known as Svadhisthana, is the center of creativity, pleasure, emotions, relationships, and self-expression. When this chakra is balanced, you feel inspired, confident, emotionally connected, and open to new opportunities. If blocked, it may lead to creative stagnation, emotional instability, self-doubt, or difficulty forming healthy relationships. Inside ...

If you’ve ever tried to build something from scratch — a book, a YouTube channel, an Etsy shop, a podcast, a music career, a craft business, or any kind of creator life — this book is the mountain‑made roadmap you’ve been looking for. Most business books talk down to you. This one sits beside you. Written with the steady, practical wisdom of Appalachian life, Hillfolk Business shows you how real creators grow: slowly, honestly, and one step at a time. No hype. No gurus. No overnight success fantasies. Just lived experience, hard‑earned lessons, and the kind of common‑sense ...

What Trauma Resists Is Coherence is not an audiobook about coping. It's an audiobook about structure. Most trauma models center on symptoms or stories from the past. This audiobook begins elsewhere—with the internal architecture that determines whether we fragment under pressure or remain whole.

Have you ever finished a manuscript, shared it with readers, and wondered why it didn't connect the way you hoped? Do you find yourself asking, "Why aren't readers responding to the story I poured my heart into?" You are not alone. Many writers spend years improving their craft while never learning how readers actually experience their stories. They focus on writing better sentences, creating deeper characters, and building stronger plots, only to discover that readers still seem distant, confused, or disengaged. The cost of this disconnect is higher than most writers realise. Manuscripts ...