"New York Times bestselling author Rob Bell shows us how to discover the greatness we were born for, successfully pursue our dreams, find our path, and live confident, fulfilled lives. Rob Bell believes that each of us has a path, a calling--whether it's writing a novel, starting a business, joining a band, or simply becoming a volunteer. But many people are afraid to start on that path. Who are we to do that? Bell counters, Why not you? We need to...

The musician, producer, and mentor to young musicians offers lessons from his own life, musings on creativity and the passion of self-expression, and practical tips for setting goals and articulating intentions to help young artists

"A pathbreaking new investigation into the mysteries of human creativity"-- Creativity defines the human experience. It sparks achievement and innovation in art, science, technology, business, sports, and virtually every activity. It has fueled human progress on a global level, but it equally is the source of profound personal satisfaction for individual creators. And yet the origins of creative inspiration and the methods by which great creators...

"Most of us have said "If only I had more time" as a way of explaining why we don't pursue a dream goal. Marney Makridakis has found that when we say this kind of thing it's because our sense of time needs to be adjusted. What we need aren't more hours in the day but to change the way we experience them. Makridakis doesn't pretend that our time is infinite but is convincing that our "losing" or "lacking" it is a matter of perception. Each of her chapters...

Packed with the signature can-do attitude that makes beloved artist Danny Gregory a creativity guru to thousands across the globe, this unique guide serves up a hearty helping of inspiration. For aspiring artists who want to draw and paint but just can't seem to find time in the day, Gregory offers 5– to 10–minute exercises for every skill level that fit into any schedule—whether on a plane, in a meeting, or at the breakfast table—along...

"From Academy Award-nominated producer Brian Grazer and acclaimed business journalist Charles Fishman comes a brilliantly entertaining peek into the weekly "curiosity conversations" that have inspired Grazer to create some of America's favorite and iconic movies and television shows--from 24 to A Beautiful Mind. For decades, film and TV producer Brian Grazer has scheduled a weekly "curiosity conversation" with an accomplished stranger. From scientists...

Once again, you just don't have the time. You'd love to write. In fact, there's nothing else you'd rather do. That novel you always wanted to write? Perhaps in another ten years. Or more...Scale back your ambitions for a moment. There's time to make meaningful contributions each day if you just focus your mind on it. From humble beginnings can come great success if you make it happen. Approximately 3,500 words.

This little book number 5 is about chapters and the importance of their place and their structure in your book. If you have outlined as in Book 1 of this series, you will now have Chapter Summaries. They are wonderful; the best tool you will ever have. Chapter Summaries are like a map. They are the map that will take you from the beginning of your journey to the very end. The writer is like a travel guide. It is important that you take your readers...

You are a magical, creative ball of energy pretending you aren't. Every human being is born with unlimited creative energy-then life marks us up with red ink, teaching us who we're supposed to be instead of who we really are. Before we know it, our greatest birthright has been crossed out, leaving most of us believing, "It's not safe to be who I am." But living your life by that lie won't help you reach your dreams. Instead, it keeps you playing...