The Accidental Creative
How To Be Brilliant At A Moment’s Notice
Todd Henry
20110701
About This Book
In some circles, the word “creative” has recently morphed from adjective to noun. If you are one of the millions among us who make a living with your mind, you could be tagged a “creative.” Every day, you solve problems, innovate, develop systems, design things, write, think, and strategize. You are responsible for moving big conceptual rocks, crafting systems that form the foundations for future growth—creating value that didn’t exist before you arrived on the scene.
Whichever type you are, creative or “accidental creative,” this book will help you create faster and more effectively than you ever imagined possible.
For the traditional creatives, such as designers, writers, visual artists, musicians, and performers, this book will help you establish enough structure in your life to get the most out of your creative process. It will also teach you how to stay engaged and prolific over the long term, which is often a problem for artists who must produce continually on demand.
For the nontraditional creatives, such as managers, strategists, consultants, salespeople, and client service reps, this book will help you unlock your latent creative abilities. You will learn how to do what many brilliant creatives already do instinctively, and how to do it consistently. In short, you will learn how to be brilliant when it counts the most.
Contents
Preface
Introduction: The Accidental Creative
Part 1. The Dynamics
01. The Dynamics Of Creative Work
03. The Side Effects: Dealing With The Assassins Of Creativity
Part 2. Creative Rhythm
04. Focus: Zeroing In On What’s Critical
05. Relationships: Being Brilliant Together
06. Energy: Your Invisible Ally
07. Stimuli: What Goes In Must Come Out
08. Hours: They’re The Currency Of Productivity