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You feel it, don’t you? That ache in your chest when you scroll past someone else’s art, someone else’s garden, someone else’s life. A quiet voice that says, “I could do that... if only.” Then the louder voice shuts it down: Too late. Too busy. Not gifted. Not special. Bullshit. Creativity is not a lottery ticket. It’s not reserved for the “chosen few” who were born holding a paintbrush or a guitar. Creativity is a blue-collar practice, and the world has spent the last two decades training you out of it.

In a culture that glorifies expertise, perfection, and specialization, many of us abandon our creative passions out of fear of not being "good enough." Drawing from Zen concepts like Shoshin (beginner's mind), psychological insights on perfectionism and intrinsic motivation, and personal stories of rediscovering joy in the process, The Wisdom of the Amateur is a heartfelt manifesto for reclaiming the freedom of the beginner.

Rediscover the joy of creating for no reason other than the pure aliveness it brings. In The Unlived Blueprint, Kyle Mayers offers a heartfelt and practical guide to reclaiming the neglected creative spark that lies dormant in every adult life. That dusty guitar in the closet, the untouched journal, the abandoned sketchbook these are symbols of the unlived parts of ourselves we’ve sacrificed to obligation, perfectionism, and the relentless pursuit of productivity.

Have you been running on empty—stuck between exhaustion and ambition—longing to feel alive, inspired, and in control again? Burnout – The Energy Reset unites two powerful forces: the science of burnout recovery and the spiritual art of manifestation. This transformative bundle combines Recovering from Burnout and Hustle Culture with The Law of Attraction & Manifestation Guide to help you heal, realign, and create sustainable success from the inside out.

AI for Beginners Demystified: Your Guide to Simplify Artificial Intelligence by Rick Samara, narrated by Shawn Lennox and produced/published by Audiobook Publishing Services, is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to understand Artificial Intelligence without getting lost in complicated tech jargon. This fun, engaging, and beginner-friendly audiobook breaks down the essentials of AI, machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, and generative AI in a way that’s clear, entertaining, and easy to follow.

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...

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. Resistance kicks everyone's butt, and the desire to defeat it is equally as universal. The War of Art identifies the enemy that every one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer this internal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success.

Done is better than perfect. This book is the permission slip you’ve been waiting for to stop waiting. If you’re tired of carrying the invisible backpack full of half-finished projects, brilliant ideas that never see daylight, and the constant whisper of “I’ll start when it’s perfect,” this book is for you.

Bestselling author Robert J. Ringer has shattered the mold of tradition-bound ideas and designed a winning new philosophy to be used every day. Inside this get-tough-with-yourself guide, you'll find the simple but vital habits that can change your outlook and lead to big results--personally, professionally, and financially. Before you know it, you'll be turning negatives into positives--and turning your life around--without thinking twice!

Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's famous investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance.

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...

At its root, creativity is the practice of engagement; it's the marriage of feminine and masculine energy. By restoring that creative energy—and thus seeking our dreams—we can realign ourselves with an ancient, limitless presence, and reawaken the wild creative within. In Wild Creative, Tami Lynn Kent shows you how to tap into your creative center and access the natural, sustaining energy that is inherently yours. In doing so, you'll embark on a journey to achieve your dreams and restore your inner creative map.

“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...

Tom Kelley, author of The Art of Innovation and the general manager of IDEO, the world-famous design firm, illuminates the strategies IDEO used to beat the devil's advocate and drive creativity throughout the organization.

Examines the foundational texts and principles of Hermeticism and alchemy, showing how they offer a foundation for a psycho-spiritual creative practice Takes the reader on a Hermetic journey through each of the seven traditional planets, offering meditative discourses that speak directly...

Rediscover the joy of creating – with kid-inspired insights from the bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist Feeling burnt out, distracted, and out of fresh ideas? In every creative person's life, there are times when you lose the energy, joy, and freedom you had when you were first...

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...

Thoughtfully designed with seasonal prompts, The Evergreen Journal offers space for reflection, connection with nature, and gentle guidance to help you embrace each season with intention. With Lydia Millen by your side, each month begins with a mindful introduction inspired by the rhythms of the...

No sense of humor? Or want to make full use of the one you have? Turn that frown upside down with proven tips on How to Make People Laugh! Do all your jokes get crickets instead of laughs? Are your witty comebacks not resonating well to your audience (and maybe even sound offensive)? Do you have trouble making people at ease around you? It’s time to put comedy and humor in the spotlight of your daily life with How to Make People Laugh by sought-after life coach and master of dad jokes Cole McBride!

Have you written a story with an exciting concept and interesting characters - but it just isn't grabbing the attention of readers or agents? It's time to look deeper into the story beats that create realistic and compelling character arcs. Internationally published, award-winning novelist K.M. Weiland shares her acclaimed method for achieving memorable and moving character arcs in every book you write.