There is a lot of buzz on creativity and there are many ways to look at it but, in this book, you will not find a methodology for “unlocking your inner creative soul.” Instead, you will be immersed in a thought-provoking dive into neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, and a variety of references from arts and sciences. Creativity takes courage (and it also takes time): one must take the existential approach of becoming (a meaningful engagement with life). Enjoy creativity as a process, not as a tool to conquer a goal. "Most people read one or two books on creativity in a lifetime, Joaquim Franch has probably read them all! In this book, he has broken them down, sorted out the common denominators, and put them in order to produce a book that is both thought proving and practical. An essential read for anyone interested in creativity". Ian Gibbs, with a degree in astrophysics and a postgrad in education, is an entrepreneur working as a learning-strategies specialist. Author of The Sorites Principle and the 2022 TEDx Talk, The Secret Key to Learning Hidden in Plain Sight. "I consider it of great value that the author has made use of creative parameters to address its nature. The result is a useful and original book that undoubtedly helps to take a step further in understanding creativity". Matilde Obradors, Professor in the Department of Communication at the Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona). Author of Creatividad y generación de ideas. "My friend Joaquim is a true generalist (and a systems thinker) and, not surprisingly, with this work he has achieved a balanced vision of a widely studied subject in the Anglo-American world. It’s an honest intellectual analysis of diverse sources". Pere Marés, former Professor in the Automatic Control Department at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona).

When Hugh MacLeod was a struggling young copywriter, living in a YMCA, he started to doodle on the backs of business cards while sitting at a bar. Those cartoons eventually led to a popular blog - gapingvoid.com - and a reputation for pithy insight and humor, in both words and pictures. MacLeod has opinions on everything from marketing to the meaning of life, but one of his main subjects is creativity. How do new ideas emerge in a cynical, risk-averse world? Where does inspiration come from? What does it take to make a living as a creative person? Now his first book, Ignore Everyone, expands on his sharpest insights, wittiest cartoons, and most useful advice. A sample: *Selling out is harder than it looks. Diluting your product to make it more commercial will just make people like it less. *If your plan depends on you suddenly being "discovered" by some big shot, your plan will probably fail. Nobody suddenly discovers anything. Things are made slowly and in pain. *Don't try to stand out from the crowd; avoid crowds altogether. There's no point trying to do the same thing as 250,000 other young hopefuls, waiting for a miracle. All existing business models are wrong. Find a new one. *The idea doesn't have to be big. It just has to be yours. The sovereignty you have over your work will inspire far more people than the actual content ever will. After learning MacLeod's 40 keys to creativity, you will be ready to unlock your own brilliance and unleash it on the world.

This celebrity-endorsed, self-help book, is one of the most succinct, applicable and enjoyable pieces in the world of self-help and personal philosophy today. "Practical step-by-step guidebook to catapulting one's life to the next level" Beginning with FOREWORD by Alicia Olatuja, Founder / Creator of Vocal Breakthrough Academy, embark on a tour of ancient temples in Tamil Nadu, India, explore the meaning of life in the restaurant of a 5-star hotel in Chennai, and then through world travel and exciting life anecdotes discover a definitive handbook on how to arrange or structure your life-that can bring peace of mind, inspire an active creativity-and even assist your rise (and maintenance) to states of peak performance. From Prescript... "Having a profound philosophy available is always useful, and especially valid in times of personal and even global upheaval. If you are starting out in life and wish for more direction, or find yourself at a position where tides are changing and you need direction or focus for what's to come- investigate this theory. And if you find yourself in a state of general apprehension for the world at large, even perhaps your place in it, read on!... Endorsements... Linda Arsenio, actress, model, star of Hindi films hits such as Kabul Express... "Christopher Temporelli takes readers on an inspiring, magical, and exciting journey in this beautifully laid out and practical step-by-step guidebook to catapulting one's life to the next level. A must-read for anyone seeking direction or simply wanting to love and appreciate their life as it is-right now. Temporelli's FLOW System has truly motivated me to take immediate action in my own life with great enthusiasm and utter positivity..." Mike Figgis, filmmaker, musician, Academy Award nominated director for the film, "Leaving Los Vegas." "I'm reading Christopher Temporelli's FLOW in a quarantine approved hotel in Hong Kong. With two weeks of isolation ahead of me I contemplate my place in the universal map. The book taps into many of the issues we are all experiencing right now and the author shares with us his travel experiences and insights with disarming charm." Hyun Jun Jang, producer BEFM English Radio and former Lieutenant, Korean Special Forces. "This is a story full of energy...helps us find our way in life." Read the FLOW Laws...and begin the journey to your best self !! "From a journey spanning the globe, learn seven Laws to guide your life into the creative process, attain peace of mind, and level-up to your peak performance. The FLOW Freedom Laws of the World (TM) will flow with you on your way to a new dynamic reality. Beginning on a quest in the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu, India, the book seamlessly weaves stories and anecdotes from NYC to Cambodia, from South Korea to the jungles of Central America, from Thailand to Caribbean beaches and concerts across North America-along with the seven Laws. On the way, you will learn the secrets to manifest your reality. From business to celebrity encounters, clues dropped from the world and "FLOW Agents," Dr. Temporelli clearly explains the keys to the process."

The acclaimed author of Ignore Everybody is back with more irreverent wisdom, wit, and original cartoons. "It has never been easier to make a great living doing what you love. But to make it happen, first you need an EVIL PLAN. Everybody needs to get away from lousy bosses, from boring, dead-end jobs that they hate, and ACTUALLY start doing something they love, something that matters. Life is short." -Hugh MacLeod Freud once said that in order to be truly happy people need two things: the capacity to work and the capacity to love. Evil Plans is about being able to do both at the same time. The sometimes unfortunate side effect is that others will hate you for it. MacLeod's insights are brash, wise, and often funny.

"Get clarity on what really matters to you; figure out how to live the life you want, whatever your circumstances; make a shift from worry and fear to feeling alive and inspired; find the courage and confidence to shape your future; reignite old passions, and discover new ones; feel much freer, and happier, every single day"--Amazon.com.