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THINKING like a copywriter: 110 lessons on mindset. These principles and concepts will help you think concretely about big things, including creativity, productivity, storytelling, influence, success and failure, research, ideation, AI, ethics, and many other concepts copywriters must understand to do their best work.

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER New York Times bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith distills creativity and the craft of writing with a practical guide perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic and Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird. Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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!

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.

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.

It's difficult to ask anybody "how are you?" without hearing the word "busy" somewhere in their response. We feel overwhelmed by busyness because of the demands on our time: our inboxes and our to-do lists are bulging, a huge amount of people expect things from us and our organisations are trying to do more with fewer people. But it doesn't have to be that way. In reality, busyness isn't essential. Yes, there is a lot to do, but believing you're always busy because you have so much to do is both false and unhelpful.

Connecting to your own authentic core will fill you and your work with strength and relevance. To those engaged in making art, an authentic voice is the most crucial yet most difficult ability to come by. Why does so much conspire to hide what is ultimately the closest, simplest thing of all? Creative Authenticity outlines 16 principles that will help you peel back the fears, misconceptions, "shoulds" and confusion around courageous creative expression.

Many OCD sufferers fail to improve using the standard exposure-response prevention (ERP) treatment. But, as clinical psychologist Michael Alcée contends, it’s not the patients who are failing the treatment, but rather the treatment that is failing the patients. Using vivid case examples, practical exercises, personal anecdotes, and inspiring stories, The Upside of OCD shows sufferers and therapists the creative powers that allow OCD sufferers to see the world with such unique depth, feeling, and intensity.

30 Days to Rediscover Your Creativity is designed for both seasoned artists and the creatively curious. The guide will (re)introduce you to your inner creative self. You will learn its longings, uncover its gifts, face its demons, and allow it to surprise you. You will receive guided experiences, creative prompts, invitations to play, and concrete structure for working through a multi-day creative project.

"In the middle of the road of my life I awoke in a dark wood, where the true way was wholly lost." When you find yourself suddenly without bearings, as Dante Alighieri voiced so well centuries ago, where will you look for guidance? Throughout the ages, teaches David Whyte, the language of poetry has held a special power to hazard ourselves boldly at the "fierce edges" of our lives. On Midlife and the Great Unknown, you will engage with poetic imagination as it was meant to be experienced.

Whether you wish to create a work of art, a novel, a thriving business, nourishing relationships, or a deeply satisfying life, Robert Fritz, composer, artist, writer, and entrepreneur, reveals the guiding principles that can empower you to reach your goals.