Down the Rabbit Hole
Here are some resources that I hope will motivate and inspire you, and get you to start creating. Because sometimes we all need a little push.
It’s easy to feel like we’re making progress when we consume content that makes us feel inspired to work. I’m guilty of falling down the rabbit hole myself, so I understand. But it’s vital that you actually do the work. Don’t get stuck at inspiration.
Here’s a collection of resources that have inspired and motivated me.
Peruse. Enjoy. Then get started.
Keep Going
by Austin Kleon
Austin Kleon is a writer who draws. He’s the bestselling author of Steal Like An Artist and other books. This is a great book that I found very encouraging. He’s got a great blog and newsletter. Austin has been a great source of valuable inspiration for me.
The War of Art
by Steven Pressfield
What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do?
Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy thatevery one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer thisinternal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success.
Books
Creativity, Inc.
by Ed Catmull
Creativity, Inc. is a manual for anyone who strives for originality. It is, at heart, a book about creativity—but it is also, as Pixar co-founder and president Ed Catmull writes, “an expression of the ideas that I believe make the best in us possible.”
The War of Art
by Steven Pressfield
What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do?
Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy thatevery one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer thisinternal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success.
Herding Tigers
by Todd Henry
A practical handbook for every manager charged with leading teams to creative brilliance. This book did two things for me: 1) It helped me understand some of my frustrations in being led as a creative, and 2) It helped me lead my team better, creating an environment where they could do their best work.
The War of Art
by Steven Pressfield
What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do?
Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy thatevery one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer thisinternal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success.