Synopses & Reviews
Todd Henry has spent years breaking down the secrets of highly effective creatives. Read this book and prepare to ramp up your brilliance!” Chris Guillebeau, author of The Art of Nonconformity
Many of us assume that our creative process is beyond our ability to influence, and pay attention to it only when it isnt working properly. For the most part, we go about our daily tasks and everything just works.” Until it doesnt.
Adding to this lack of understanding is the rapidly accelerating pace of work. Each day we are face escalating expectations and a continual squeeze to do more with less. We are asked to produce an ever-increasing amount of brilliance in an ever-shrinking amount of time. There is an unspoken (or spoken!) expectation that well be accessible 24/7, and as a result we frequently feel like were always on.”
Now business creativity expert Todd Henry explains how to unleash your creative potential. Whether youre a creative by trade or an accidental creative,” this book will help you quickly and effectively integrate new ideas into your daily life.
Review
“Todd Henry has spent years breaking down the secrets of highly effective creatives. Read this book and prepare to ramp up your brilliance!”
—Chris Guillebeau, author of The Art of Nonconformity “Mr. Henry’s prescription for maximizing productivity is sagacious, innovative, and sublimely practical.
The Accidental Creative is high-octane fuel for creative productivity.”
—Steven Pressfield, author of The War of ArtReview
“Mr. Henrys prescription for maximizing productivity is sagacious, innovative, and sublimely practical.
The Accidental Creative is high-octane fuel for creative productivity.”
—Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art
Synopsis
Have better ideas, faster, without the stress and burnout. It isn't enough to just do your job anymore. In order to thrive in today's marketplace, all of us-even the accountants-have to be ready to generate brilliant ideas on demand.
Business creativity expert Todd Henry explains how to establish effective practices that unleash your creative potential. Born out of his consultancy and his popular podcast, Henry has created a practical method for discovering your personal creative rhythm. He focuses on five key elements:
* Focus: Begin with your end goal in mind. * Relationships: Build stimulating relationships and ideas will follow. * Energy: Manage it as your most valuable resource. * Stimuli: Structure the right "inputs" to maximize creative output. * Hours: Focus on effectiveness, not efficiency. This is a guide for staying inspired and experiencing greater creative productivity than you ever imagined possible.
Synopsis
Many of us assume that our creative process is beyond our ability to influence, and pay attention to it only when it isn't working properly. For the most part, we go about our daily tasks and everything just -works.- Until it doesn't. Adding to this lack of understanding is the rapidly accelerating pace of work. Each day we are face escalating expectations and a continual squeeze to do more with less. We are asked to produce an ever-increasing amount of brilliance in an ever-shrinking amount of time. There is an unspoken (or spoken ) expectation that we'll be accessible 24/7, and as a result we frequently feel like we're -always on.- Now business creativity expert Todd Henry explains how to unleash your creative potential. Whether you're a creative by trade or an -accidental creative, - this book will help you quickly and effectively integrate new ideas into your daily life.
Synopsis
A guide for reclaiming your passion, finding your voice, and unleashing your brilliance every day Most of us live with the stubborn idea that we’ll always have tomorrow. But sooner or later all of our tomorrows will run out. Each day that you postpone the hard work and succumb to the clutter that chokes creativity, discipline, and innovation will result in a net deficit to the world, to your company, and to yourself.
Die Empty is a tool for individuals and companies that aren’t willing to put off their best work. Todd Henry explains the forces that keep people in stagnation, and introduces a three-part process for tapping into your passion:
Excavate: Find the bedrock of your work to discover what drives you.
Cultivate: Learn how to develop the curiosity, humility, and persistence that save you from getting stuck in ruts.
Resonate: Learn how your unique brilliance can inspire others. Henry shows how to find and sustain your passion and curiosity, even in tough times.
Synopsis
A guide for reclaiming your passion, finding your voice, and unleashing your brilliance every day
Most of us live with the stubborn idea that well always have tomorrow. But sooner or later all of our tomorrows will run out. Each day that you postpone the hard work and succumb to the clutter that chokes creativity, discipline, and innovation will result in a net deficit to the world, to your company, and to yourself.
Die Empty is a tool for individuals and companies that arent willing to put off their best work. Todd Henry explains the forces that keep people in stagnation and introduces a three-part process for tapping into your passion:
- Excavate: Find the bedrock of your work to discover what drives you.
- Cultivate: Learn how to develop the curiosity, humility, and persistence that save you from getting stuck in ruts.
- Resonate: Learn how your unique brilliance can inspire others.
Henry shows how to find and sustain your passion and curiosity, even in tough times.
Synopsis
Todd Henry has spent years breaking down the secrets of highly effective creatives. Read this book and prepare to ramp up your brilliance!” Chris Guillebeau, author of The Art of Nonconformity
Many of us assume that our creative process is beyond our ability to influence, and pay attention to it only when it isnt working properly. For the most part, we go about our daily tasks and everything just works.” Until it doesnt.
Adding to this lack of understanding is the rapidly accelerating pace of work. Each day we are face escalating expectations and a continual squeeze to do more with less. We are asked to produce an ever-increasing amount of brilliance in an ever-shrinking amount of time. There is an unspoken (or spoken!) expectation that well be accessible 24/7, and as a result we frequently feel like were always on.”
Now business creativity expert Todd Henry explains how to unleash your creative potential. Whether youre a creative by trade or an accidental creative,” this book will help you quickly and effectively integrate new ideas into your daily life.
About the Author
Todd Henry is the founder and CEO of Accidental Creative, a consultancy that helps organizations generate brilliant ideas. He is the author of The Accidental Creative and runs a top business podcast of the same name. He is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and coach. He lives in Cincinnati. Visit accidentalcreative.com