Download or read book Inspired written by Matt Richtel and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Remarkable. This profound volume informs and inspires." —PW, STARRED review From the Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times science reporter acclaimed for “bring[ing] scientific concepts to life” (Bill Gates), a pathbreaking new investigation into the mysteries of human creativity How does creativity work? Where does inspiration come from? What are the secrets of our most revered creators? How can we maximize our creative potential? THIS IS THE STORY OF HOW WE CREATE. Creativity defines the human experience. It sparks achievement and innovation in art, science, technology, business, sports, and virtually every activity. It has fueled human progress on a global level, but it equally is the source of profound personal satisfaction for individual creators. And yet the origins of creative inspiration and the methods by which great creators tap into it have long been a source of mystery, spoken of in esoteric terms, our rational understanding shrouded in complex jargon. Until now. Inspired is a book about the science of creativity, distilling an explosion of exciting new research from across the world. Through narrative storytelling, Richtel marries these findings with timeless insight from some of the world’s great creators as he deconstructs the authentic nature of creativity, its biological and evolutionary origins, its deep connection to religion and spirituality, the way it bubbles in each of us, urgent and essential, waiting to be tapped. Many of the questions Richtel addresses are practical: What are the traits of successful creators? Under which conditions does creativity thrive? How can we move past creative blocks? The ultimate message of Inspired is that creativity is more accessible than many might imagine, as necessary, beautiful, and fulfilling as any essential part of human nature.
Download or read book The Creativity Project written by Colby Sharp and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book advocate Colby Sharp presents more than forty beloved, award-winning, diverse and bestselling authors and illustrators in a creative challenge! Colby Sharp invited more than forty authors and illustrators to provide story starters for each other; photos, drawings, poems, prose, or anything they could dream up. When they received their prompts, they responded by transforming these seeds into any form of creative work they wanted to share. The result is a stunning collection of words, art, poetry, and stories by some of our most celebrated children book creators. A section of extra story starters by every contributor provides fresh inspiration for readers to create works of their own. Here is an innovative book that offers something for every kind of reader and creator!
Download or read book Creativity Inc The Expanded Edition written by Ed Catmull and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands his 2014 New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles that built Pixar’s singularly successful culture, and on all he learned during the past nine years that allowed Pixar to retain its creative culture while continuing to evolve. “Might be the most thoughtful management book ever.”—Fast Company For nearly thirty years, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as the Toy Story trilogy, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, and WALL-E, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner eighteen Academy Awards. The joyous storytelling, the inventive plots, the emotional authenticity: In some ways, Pixar movies are an object lesson in what creativity really is. Here, Catmull reveals the ideals and techniques that have made Pixar so widely admired—and so profitable. As a young man, Ed Catmull had a dream: to make the first computer-animated movie. He nurtured that dream as a Ph.D. student, and then forged a partnership with George Lucas that led, indirectly, to his founding Pixar with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter in 1986. Nine years later, Toy Story was released, changing animation forever. The essential ingredient in that movie’s success—and in the twenty-five movies that followed—was the unique environment that Catmull and his colleagues built at Pixar, based on philosophies that protect the creative process and defy convention, such as: • Give a good idea to a mediocre team and they will screw it up. But give a mediocre idea to a great team and they will either fix it or come up with something better. • It’s not the manager’s job to prevent risks. It’s the manager’s job to make it safe for others to take them. • The cost of preventing errors is often far greater than the cost of fixing them. • A company’s communication structure should not mirror its organizational structure. Everybody should be able to talk to anybody. Creativity, Inc. has been significantly expanded to illuminate the continuing development of the unique culture at Pixar. It features a new introduction, two entirely new chapters, four new chapter postscripts, and changes and updates throughout. Pursuing excellence isn’t a one-off assignment but an ongoing, day-in, day-out, full-time job. And Creativity, Inc. explores how it is done.
Download or read book Inspired Creativity written by Val Andrews and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-09-29 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this, the fifth book in the series, the author explores inspiration - what it is, where it comes from and how to work with it. From art and nature to childhood memories, the author explains how we can draw upon real experiences and process them in a way that is uniquely our own to generate ideas for our creative projects. Written for people with an established creative practice, or a deep yearning to embrace one, this book is alive with insights and techniques for working with dreams, the active imagination and synectics for breaking through creative blockages, getting into the zone and working magic.
Download or read book Conscious Creativity written by Philippa Stanton and published by Leaping Hare Press. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Crammed with practical ideas, inspirational images & creative exercises, Conscious Creativity leads the reader through the process of establishing what kind of creative you are..." - Mslexia "The purpose of this book is to enable you to look at things in an alternative and more substantial way, so that you arrive at composition through genuine interest." - Juno magazine “Philippa Stanton is passionate about people connecting to their innate creativity and has distilled these incredible techniques and ideas on how we can tap into that. Philippa is a massively successful Instagramer at @5ftinf and yet she is only too aware how these little two dimensional squares can limit our experiences and restrict our creativity, so it’s not without a little irony that she’s written a book to encourage people to step away from their screens and connect more with the 3D world. It’s a fascinating subject and I wholeheartedly recommend the book for anyone who’s working in the creative industry or is curious about the world around them." - Sophie Robinson (DIY SOS, the Great British Interior Design Challenge, This Morning) How often do you notice the texture of a painted wall or the scent of a friend’s house and, importantly, how they make you feel? Connect your observations and your emotions and transform your creative practice with this essential toolbox packed full of exercises, tips, stunning images and personal experiences from dynamic artist Philippa Stanton. There is creativity in all of us, but it can easily be buried beneath our everyday concerns, or need a spark to bring it back to life. Whether you’ve lost your mojo or just need some fresh ideas, artist and photographer Philippa Stanton’s lively guide will stimulate your imagination and reinvigorate your creative life. Conscious Creativity will help you fully appreciate what is around you, opening all your senses to the beauty you may not notice every day, and showing you how to capture it. Simple, engaging exercises that encourage observation and experimentation will give you an insight into your own aesthetics as you take a conscious step to note the colours, shapes, shadows, sounds and textures that fill your world and how they make you feel. Bursting with practical ideas and inspirational images, Conscious Creativity shows you how to unlock your potential, learn to use your natural curiosity and take a leap into the most creative time of your life.
Download or read book Inspired Creativity Achieving Goals Dreams written by Dr Rosina McAlpine and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2015-01-26 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All parents want their children to be empowered & successful in life. By setting & achieving goals kids can fly through life. Helping children to be proactive when striving at school, developing their creativity, training for sport or overcoming obstacles will set them up for success. Key areas explored in this book include: Goal setting, identifying steps for success, using a calendar or diary, time management, planning, motivating your child & fostering your child's creativity. The activities in this ebook are created for the busy family & only take around 15 mins to complete.Research shows that tenacity & resilience are very important factors for life success. Do your children 'keep going' in the face of difficulty or do they tend to give up? These activities will help your children overcome difficulties & develop resilience & personal power. For example, if your child experiences a difficulty or set back in life, teaching them how to identify the problem, set goals & take action to overcome the issue, enables your child to turn a negative situation into a positive one. This is empowering & encourages your child to be creative, resourceful & resilient. The activities in this book help your children to discover what inspires them by fostering their imagination and creativity. Creating opportunities for children to nurture their creativity is beneficial for both work and play. In today's fast changing environment, being creative & thinking outside the box is a highly sought after and valued skill. Specifically, your child will learn how to turn their goals into a series of action steps, estimate the time each step will take, diarise times to work on the steps & learn how it is important to ensure that all scheduled tasks are actioned.Helping your children learn how to set goals & achieve goals will help them do well at school, sport or other creative activities which can springboard them into a successful career & serve them well in their personal lives as well.
Download or read book Finding Divine Inspiration written by J. Scott McElroy and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Finding Divine Inspiration: Working with the Holy Spirit in Your Creativity you'll learn listen for God's voice and inspiration in your creative process. And you'll discover the joy of working with the Holy Spirit on the projects He has designed especially for you! God wants to bring a transforming wave of divinely inspired creativity to the culture and the church through His transformed artists. Finding Divine Inspiration is full of practical steps and exciting biblical, historic and current examples, to help you learn to partner with The Great Creator in your life and work! Includes Exclusive Interviews with : Thomas Blackshear, Painter Forgiven Dan Haseltine, Jars of Clay Peter Furler, Newsboys Buzz McLauglin, Writer/Producer, Theater and Film And more!
Download or read book The Creativity Book written by Eric Maisel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-06-19 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whatever you do, says Dr. Eric Maisel, creativity helps you do it better. Creativity encourages the artist to paint more frequently and authentically. It allows a busy executive to see her options more quickly, make changes more fluidly, and become more self-directing and confident. In this book, America's foremost expert on the psychological side of the creative process presents a complete one-year plan for increasing and unleashing your creativity. It includes two disucssions/exercises per week, and culminates in a guided project of your choice—from working on a current novel or symphony to planning a new home business or becoming a more effective supervisor.
Download or read book Creative Success Now written by Astrid Baumgardner and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creativity is a highly valued skill set that drives a significant portion of the global economy. It does not depend on a random stroke of genius, but instead on inspired hard work that creatives dive into, fueled by a sense of purpose and meaning with the potential for well-being and happiness--and a job that pays. This book lays out a three-part Creative Success Now Methodology consisting of the mindset, authenticity set, and skill sets that can empower you to pursue the creative life--both for your personal journey toward success and because the world needs your ideas. Ultimately, this book will help you to solve the many problems you encounter as a creative person so that you can live as a successful creative in the twenty-first century.
Download or read book An Anatomy of Inspiration written by Rosamond Evelyn Mary Harding and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1967-01-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1967. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book Holistic Creativity written by Michelle Rothwell and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-31 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holistic Creativity is a complete System for inspired productivity. It merges ArtisticPractices, Creative Thinking, cutting-edge Neuroscience and Psychology, and ancienttechniques for self-awareness to form a comprehensive foundation for inspiration,innovation, and productivity.Holistic Creativity provides essential help at any stage of the creative process, whetheryou are analyzing an opportunity, creating original ideas, developing an approach,refining a technique, producing content, or delivering finished work.This course provides a complete, self-directed approach that will transform the wayyou conceive, develop, and deliver creative outcomes. This method utilizes thestructure and rigor of a college-level lecture/lab course, which can be completedsuccessfully part-time.Each chapter exploring the 12 Principles of Holistic Creativity contains detailedexplanations of the System, relevant information, summaries of significant research,stimulating quotes, and inspiring examples:¿ 24 in-depth learning modules with detailed explanations and practical exercises¿ Dozens of individual of proven, effective techniques for self-assessment¿ 100+ key resources for extended research and exploration¿ Find additional resources and support at: www.HolisticCreativity.comWhat you can achieve as a holistic creative:¿ Efficiently identify the crux of an opportunity¿ Get unstuck effectively and keep moving forward efficiently¿ Develop flexible, elegant methods for inspiration, productivity, and innovation¿ Create solutions with purpose, power, and impact¿ Become a sought-after employee and collaborator
Download or read book 365 Days of Creativity written by and published by Hardie Grant. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 365 Days of Creativity is a thoughtful and inspiring book designed to help you carve out moments of self-expression and unlock your creative potential. Award-winning illustrator Lorna Scobie shows you that art does not have to be scary – it can be done with any materials, in any color, in any style and, most importantly, it can be done anywhere! With themes that look at imagination, nature, memory, and pattern, this book is designed to encourage you to think outside the box and spark the artist within. Featuring a creative thought for every week, goal-setting, and mood-based activities, as well as plenty of supportive prompts and tips, this fun and inspiring book will make a perfect gift and keepsake as well as being a powerful tool for positive change.
Download or read book Cultivating Creativity written by Maria Fabrizio and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Inspiring Creativity written by Rick Benzel and published by Creativity Coaching Assoc. Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Anthology of essays on various aspects of creativity written by 22 professional creativity coaches from the US, Canada, and New Zealand.
Download or read book Creativity Now written by Jurgen Wolff and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whatever you’re creative agenda is, use this book to instantly generate new ideas. Attractive and easy-to-use, Creativity Now provides an instant source of inspiration for times when creative stimulation runs dry. This updated edition is packed full of innovative exercises, tips, tricks, stories and inspirational examples. You will find out how to unleash endless streams of ideas on any topic and turn them into a success. Both creative in content and format, each page has been designed to give you an instant jolt of inspiration the moment you look inside. Divided into four parts, you will find help with: 1) Dreaming - getting into the state of mind to invite new ideas. 2) Originating - different ways to come up with new, exciting and innovative ideas on any topic. 3) Applying - taking action and turning ideas into reality. 3) Adapting - how others successfully realised their dream. Bonus materials, including audio and video tips are available at www.CreativityNowOnline.com
Download or read book Touched by the Light written by Yvonne Kason and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2019-08-03 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using fascinating case stories, Dr. Yvonne Kason shares the results of her research and experience counselling hundreds of STE experiencers.
Download or read book Unlocking Creativity written by Michael A. Roberto and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tear down the obstacles to creative innovation in your organization Unlocking Creativity is an exploration of the creative process and how organizations can clear the way for innovation. In many organizations, creative individuals face stubborn resistance to new ideas. Managers and executives oftentimes reject innovation and unconventional approaches due to misplaced allegiance to the status quo. Questioning established practices or challenging prevailing sentiments is frequently met with stiff resistance. In this climate of stifled creativity and inflexible adherence to conventional wisdom, potentially game-changing ideas are dismissed outright. Senior leaders claim to value creativity, yet often lack the knowledge to provide a creative framework. Unlocking Creativity offers effective methods and real-world examples of how the most successful organizations create cultures of innovation and experimentation. Best-selling author and scholar Michael Roberto presents a thorough investigation of organizational obstacles to creative thought. Highly relevant to the growth crises many enterprises face in today’s economic landscape, this book examines how to break barriers to spark creativity and foster new ideas. This insightful and informative work allows business executives, senior managers, and organization leaders to: Recognize the six organizational mindsets that impede creativity and innovation Learn how to tear down the barriers that obstruct the creative process Create an environment that allows talented people to thrive Encourage creative collaboration in teams throughout an organization Leaders do not have to conceive innovative ideas, but rather open the path for curious and creative employees within their organization. Unlocking Creativity: How to Solve Any Problem and Make the Best Decisions aids organizations in removing obstacles to the creative process and helps to form an atmosphere of imagination and innovation.
