Meta-skills for creative entrepreneurs, artists and musicians
I read a lot of books. Whether they are about finance, ecology, music, self-help, business, biographies, psychology and more. Reading widely has helped me to build a clearer picture of the human condition; to better understand our changing environment and the players within it.
The Book of the Month – Every month I am going to break down one book that has completely shaped my perspective. I hope to encourage you to go read this book for yourself, but also give you some actionable tools to implement straight away.
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You’re wrestling with quitting your job, you’re not being challenged enough and the daily commute is draining your soul. Worst of all, you’re just not ‘passionate’ about your work, leaving you with no energy and no motivation to pull yourself out of bed some days.
That was me, and I was stuck in that rut when I found So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport.
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“The artist committing himself to his calling has volunteered for hell, whether he knows it or not. He will be dining for the duration on a diet of isolation, rejection, self-doubt, despair, ridicule, contempt, and humiliation.”
― Steven Pressfield, The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Upon not playing or writing any music for about 3 months straight: feelings of distress, anxiety, resentment, self-doubt, self-pity and discontentment were seeping into my psyche. I couldn’t believe that this was due to not playing the guitar. So, I sought out some help.
Continue reading “February: Book of the Month – The War of Art by Steven Pressfield”
For the first ever Book of the Month, I want to provide a concise foundation that will help you all get set up for 2018. Peter Voogd’s book; 6 Months to 6 Figures, is a great reminder that personal development is key on our journey to success. He provides 6 key meta-skills that we can implement straight away.
Whether we choose to implement them in our workplace, business or in our own life – that is up to us.
Continue reading “January: Book of the Month – 6 Months to 6 Figures by Peter Voogd”