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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
This is a book about being creative and a lot about writing. Well, more than that. It's about being willing to put yourself out there. One of my takeaways is something like this:
Don't think "what would I do if I knew I couldn't fail?"
think "what would I do if I knew there was a very good possibility of failing?"
It''s kinda like running. Sometimes it sucks, but running is better than sitting on the couch. You gotta try. And if that thing you want to do it something you really want to do, try!
Don't think "what would I do if I knew I couldn't fail?"
think "what would I do if I knew there was a very good possibility of failing?"
It''s kinda like running. Sometimes it sucks, but running is better than sitting on the couch. You gotta try. And if that thing you want to do it something you really want to do, try!
I didn’t realize that this was a self-help book going in, but it also felt like a little boost of encouragement for other writers. I think that if you’re a creative type and spiritually-attuned, this might provide a boost for your creative energy. My main critical thought was that I felt the author told other people’s stories a little too often, but it really drew me and felt quite motivational overall.
A beautiful and personal and relatable book on a subject that is dear to me. I had never read anything by the author before, who comes across as warm and genuine.
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
It was a nice book with the ideas that I still have to wrap up. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it. I think the next time I would enjoy it even more.
Surprisingly pragmatic and helpful advice on feeding your creativity as though it were some kind of entity or creature requiring a social contract. An interesting outlook that doesn’t boil down to just keep plugging away. Or if writing is what you want to do, quit your job and take it seriously. I like this outlook. Where you form an arrangement with yourself that isn’t self destructive or puts too much pressure on you. Interesting stuff.
A beautiful love letter to creatives. It's not perfect...but I kind of think that's the point. I was moved and inspired. I cringed. I smiled. I cried. Cheers to saying 'Yes!'
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I’m not sure if this would’ve landed differently if I read it 5 years ago. I was still able to pull valuable pieces from it and apply it to my world/life. I listened to it on audio and glad that Elizabeth Gilbert did the narration.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced