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...

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

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 “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...

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.

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...

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....

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....

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...

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....

Inspiration is for amateurs. I’m a professional artist: I wake up every day and go to work. This is the mindset that transformed Daniel Arsham from a student scraping by in his Brooklyn studio into one of the most sought-after artists of his generation. In Future Relic, he breaks through the...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal...

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

Have you written a story with an exciting concept and interesting characters - but it just isn't grabbing the attention of readers or agents....

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....

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...

In this fascinating exploration of the surprising power of questioning, innovation expert Warren Berger reveals that powerhouse businesses like Google, Nike, and Netflix, as well as hot Silicon Valley startups like Pandora and Airbnb, are fueled by the ability to ask questions.

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...

Create a sense of security and abundance in your life today by applying Julia Cameron’s bestselling Artist’s Way techniques to the topic of prosperity. In this dynamic creative-renewal program, New York Times bestselling author Julia Cameron presents a twelve-week program for using your...

Inspiration is for amateurs. I’m a professional artist: I wake up every day and go to work. This is the mindset that transformed Daniel Arsham from a student scraping by in his Brooklyn studio into one of the most sought-after artists of his generation. In Future Relic, he breaks through the...

'क्रिएटर्स रिचुअल्स' जादू के बारे में विश्व स्तरीय ऑडियो कार्यक्रम है। वह जादू जो आपके भीतर होता है। वह जादू, जो आप अपने काम के माध्यम से निर्माण करने की क्षमता रखते हैं। वह जादू जिसकी हमारी दुनिया को सख्त जरूरत है।

Audiobook narrated by the author. Play can unlock your creativity and lead to innovation and success—creative director Piera Gelardi shows you how. The demands of adulthood often cause us to view play as something child-like, silly, and ultimately separate from our real lives. In treating it...

Read by the author. Creativity is your birthright, the rich spiritual inheritance of your soul. Understanding this—and what to do with it today—is the birthplace of personal and communal transformation. When's the last time you encountered such a message? That your creativity is not only...

When jazz pianist Sarah Jane Cion began exchanging messages with a mysterious friend named Jason—whose bracketed one-liners read like cosmic sheet music—she didn’t expect those conversations to reshape her entire way of listening to life. But somewhere between teaching days, late-night gigs, and feline interludes, something shifted. A new tempo emerged.

Unlock your full creativity and discern your deeper purpose through the transformative power of mindful writing, from celebrated journaling expert Laura L. Rubin. As a leading creative coach who has led countless guided mindful writing workshops, Rubin has developed a philosophy: journaling is...

What if the pursuit of justice requires more than activism? What if it also demands beauty? In a world marked by division and suffering, beauty has the power to heal, and justice becomes most compelling when it is truly beautiful. In Beauty and Justice, justice advocate Haejin Shim Fujimura and...

Do you feel like you're not good enough? Do you hate what you see in the mirror? Do you feel like you could be doing so much more with your life? You are not alone. Millions of men around the world feel exactly the same way.

You are not broken. You are not late. You are right on time. Trusting yourself in a noisy world can feel like standing in a fitting room under bad lighting, trying on versions of yourself that never quite feel like you. Trust Yourself Anyway is your permission to stop squeezing into lives that aren’t made for you and start listening to the quiet inner voice that already knows what fits. Sally Miller has spent more than three decades designing clothes for girls and women. She knows what it means to watch someone light up when they finally see themselves clearly.

Is there a project gathering dust on your desk or in the back of your mind? Maybe it’s the first few chapters of a novel, a half-painted canvas, or a business idea that once felt brilliant. It’s the thing that once sparked a fire in you, but now feels like a heavy weight, a silent monument to your own creative block. You’re not lazy, and you’re not broken. You’re stuck in the paralyzing loop of perfectionism, comparison, and the quiet fear of not being good enough. You see others succeeding and wonder, "Why isn't that me?" The Unfinished Song is not another productivity guide full of hacks.

Read the first 3 chapters FREE at www.scott-rauvers.com/pivot.html Shift Your Mindset. Transform Your Life. What if 91% of your worries were a lie? Statistics show that the vast majority of our fears never actually happen. Yet, we allow those doubts to dictate our health, our wealth, and our happiness. In The Abundance Pivot, you will discover how to break free from the gravity of "lack" and align yourself with the life you were born to lead. Blending cutting-edge science with timeless spiritual wisdom, this book explores the profound connection between your thoughts and your reality. From ...

Why Skill Must Become Your Superpower? Do you want to know why? We live in a world obsessed with overnight success. Social media highlights the breakthrough but hides the background work. Headlines celebrate the victory but ignore the years of preparation. As a result, many people quietly believe that success belongs to the “lucky few.” But this belief is dangerous. It convinces talented individuals to wait instead of work. It persuades dreamers to hope instead of train. It makes ordinary people underestimate the extraordinary power within them. This book was written to challenge that ...

In a world filled with bad news, renowned author and creativity expert Nir Bashan offers some good news: Each problem we cause ourselves as humans, we can also solve as humans by looking at the world with curiosity. In The Solution Mindset, Bashan provides you with the tools you need to unlock...

In an era dominated by rapid technological change and relentless information flow, true wisdom is more crucial than ever. Yet, wisdom isn't merely the accumulation of facts—it's a synthesis of intentional reading, immersive travel, deep understanding of humanity, and guided mentorship. This audiobook serves as a compass, offering timeless lessons and practical insights on balancing ancient wisdom with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to navigate the complexities of modern life.

Stop Talking About Writing a Book. Start Finishing One. Most people say they want to write a book. They talk about it for years. They outline it. They wait for the perfect idea, the perfect time, or the perfect confidence. Few ever finish. And even fewer understand that writing the book is only half the journey. The Author’s Playbook: Writing, Publishing, and Selling Books in the Modern Age is a practical roadmap for turning ideas into finished manuscripts—and finished manuscripts into real opportunities. Written by an award-winning author who has published more than a dozen books—...

As featured on BBC Radio across the UK. Discover the simple, transformative joy of knitting — and how it can bring calm, colour and connection into your everyday life. Knitting Happiness is a warm, poetic and deeply companionable guide to wellbeing through the gentle art of knitting. Blending mindful practice with heartfelt storytelling, it explores how yarn, rhythm and the act of making can soothe the mind, lift the spirit and help us rediscover beauty in the ordinary.

Fearless Persistence is about the systems that quietly shape creative success and why so many talented people struggle without ever understanding why. Drawing on decades inside film studios, creative institutions, and leadership classrooms, Adam Leipzig reveals the hidden systems that support and constrain success-how power, pressure, time, belief, and structure shape whose work travels and whose work stalls, regardless of talent.

Life isn't merely about what happens to you—it's about how you think about what happens to you. Every experience, every choice, and every relationship is filtered through your mindset. Whether you're navigating aspirations, balancing practical responsibilities, or guarding against pessimism, your thoughts shape your reality.

Style is not a single choice—it’s a battlefield of details. Every day, you’re in a silent contest for attention, trust, and influence. Whether you’re stepping into a boardroom, walking onto a stage, or simply passing someone on the street, your appearance speaks before you do.

Your mind runs on programs. Not in a mystical way, but in a practical one. Your nervous system runs patterns: default responses, recurring loops, automatic reactions. You did not choose most of them. They installed through repetition—through years of small reinforcements that became what you call "how I am."The core idea: if programs install through repetition, they can be changed through repetition. Not by wishing. Not by a single insight. By sustained exposure to different patterns until your system prefers them. Repetition wrote the old program. Repetition will write the new one.

Fühlen Sie sich im Alltag oft erschöpft, überfordert oder innerlich unter Druck? Viele Menschen arbeiten viel, treffen ständig Entscheidungen und reagieren auf immer neue Anforderungen – doch echte Energie und Klarheit scheinen dabei verloren zu gehen.

Die moderne Arbeitswelt verändert sich schnell. Neue Technologien entstehen, Informationen wachsen ständig – und viele Menschen fragen sich, wie sie mit dieser neuen Komplexität produktiv arbeiten können.

Fühlen Sie sich im digitalen Alltag häufig abgelenkt, überfordert oder mental erschöpft? In einer Welt voller permanenter Reize, Benachrichtigungen und steigender Anforderungen verlieren viele Menschen zunehmend den Überblick über ihre Zeit, ihre Aufmerksamkeit und ihre Energie. Statt Klarheit entsteht oft ein Gefühl von innerer Unruhe und ständiger Überforderung.

Feeling overwhelmed? How to Work Less, But Get More Done offers a refreshing, compassionate, and effective way to reclaim your time. If you want to get more done at work, start a business, or finally tackle those home projects — but it feels like you’re walking through quicksand — this book is for you. Even if you’re NOT neurodivergent, you’ll be amazed at the speed at which you start flying through tasks.