Synopses & Reviews
In the tradition of A Whole New Mind and The War of Art, graffiti artist and corporate thought leader, Erik Wahl explores the power of creativity to achieve superior performance.Somehow we’ve come to believe that creativity is reserved for the chosen few: the poets, the painters, the writers. The truth is creativity is in all of us and re-discovering it is the key to unlocking your fullest potential. Unthink is a book that pushes us beyond our traditional thought patterns.
Unthink is a book that will inspire everyone to realize that we are capable of so much more than we have pre-conditioned for. Creativity is not in one special place--and it is not in one special person. Creativity is everywhere and in everyone who has the courage to unleash their creative genius.
About the Author
Erik Wahl is an artist, author, and entrepreneur who has become a catalyst for inspiring professionals to achieve extraordinary levels of performance. Internationally recognized as a thought provoking graffiti artist and one of the most sought-after speakers on the corporate lecture circuit, Wahl’s process of creating “disruptive innovations” in both art and business has led to countless stories of breakthrough success. Wahl’s artwork has raised millions of dollars for charities and can be seen hanging prominently in executive offices around the world. Erik, Tasha, and their three sons live in Southern California.
Table of Contents
Contents
introduction A Bigger Canvas: My Story 11
Section one THEN . . . ( who you were)
1 what was right about you 25
Section two NOW . . . ( who you are)
2 what is left of you 43
Section three HOW . . . ( who you can still be)
3 be provocative 57
4 be intuitive 85
5 be convicted 111
6 be accelerated 131
7 be spontaneous 151
8 be surrendered 169
9 be original 185
10 your picasso 203
next step 207
notes 209
index 217