Showing results for "Creativities" in Biographies & Memoirs

Since well before his epic 1974 walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, Philippe Petit had become an artist who answered first and foremost to the demands of his craft - not only on the high wire, but also as a magician, street juggler, visual artist, builder, and writer. A born rebel like many creative people, he was from an early age a voracious learner who taught himself, cultivating the attitudes, resources, and techniques to tackle even seemingly impossible feats.

School taught us specific subjects, like maths and history. But the most important situations we face as adults were never discussed with us when we were students. We weren't taught these skills in school, and this makes all the success stories we hear about seem out of reach; it makes us feel...

Kafka is one of 161 inspired-and inspiring-minds, among them, novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians, who describe how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do, whether by waking early or staying up late; whether by self-medicating with doughnuts or bathing, drinking vast quantities of coffee, or taking long daily walks.

India’s greatest film-maker on the art and craft of films. Exactly fifty years ago, in 1955, the release of Pather Panchali heralded the arrival of a master in the world of cinema. Over the next forty years, Satyajit Ray came to be regarded as one of the world’s finest film-makers ever...

Breaking away from the shackles of family-run Bombay Oils Industries Ltd, Harsh Mariwala founded Marico in 1987. Today, the homegrown Marico is a leading international FMCG giant which recorded an annual turnover of over Rs 8000 crore last year. Their products, like Parachute, Nihar...

In this transformative book, serial entrepreneur and leading digital venture builder in India Manish Vij chronicles his journey from modest beginnings to the heights of entrepreneurial success with disarming honesty. The story of outpacing circumstances unfolds through the launch of Kabadibazaar...

Quand il était jeune, Ed Catmull avait un rêve : réaliser le tout premier film animé par ordinateur. Il a poursuivi cette idée en créant Pixar en 1986 avec le fondateur d'Apple. Neuf ans plus tard, Toy Story naissait, changeant le monde de l'animation pour toujours. L'ingrédient essentiel du succès de ces films est l'environnement unique que Ed et ses collègues ont construit chez Pixar, basé sur des philosophies de leadership et de gestion qui mettent en valeur le processus créatif et défient les conventions.

Dealers of Lightning is the riveting story of the legendary Xerox PARC'a collection of eccentric young inventors brought together by Xerox Corporation at a facility in Palo Alto, California, during the mind-blowing intellectual ferment of the seventies and eighties. Here for the first time is...

The New York Times bestseller “A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders . . .” —The Boston Globe “A provocative thesis . . . Ghaemi’s book deserves high marks for original thinking.” —The Washington Post “Provocative...

A biography of Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821 - 1881), whose work often explored the social, political, and spiritual climate of 19th century Russia, and - perhaps more notably - the inner psyches of its inhabitants. This book is the work of an outstanding scholar of Russian literature, Nicholay Mikhaylovsky (1842-1904). Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

1. Creativity increases your productivityI figure I have to lead with this point in order to get some of you to actually consider adding something like creativity to your schedules. I completely understand what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by the pace of modern life.However, sometimes making space and time for something new actually increases your energy so that you actually get MORE done. This is universally held to be true of exercise and nutrition, for example. And it’s true of creativity too! If you make time for creativity, it will increase your sense of happiness — and happiness ...

We’ve all got a choice. We can get better at fighting or worse at life. Every day, we absorb body blows: some glancing, others that knock us to the mat. It doesn't matter how well-prepared or tough you think you are. Everyone, at some point, is hit with a haymaker from life. It's the cost of...

Issa Rae was born in Los Angeles but never felt she was quite the city’s type. Though each inspiration destination—from Potomac to Harlem—left its mark, Issa chases her dreams back to her sun-soaked roots. It’s there that Issa finally finds her voice, her wings, and the vibrant heartbeat of a creative community. Issa’s true muse had been waiting all along for her to come home.

🎙 Get ready for a creative adventure with "Creativity Unfiltered: Real Talk, Real People" with your host, Alice Thorpe! Join heart-to-heart chats with experts in content creation, social media, marketing, and more. We're breaking taboos, sharing raw stories, and dishing out inspiration for your creative journey. It's like hanging out with your creative besties each week—relaxed, friendly, and fun. Subscribe now, and let's dive into creativity together! 🌟 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙 Get ready for a creative adventure with "Creativity Unfiltered: Real Talk, Real People" with your host, Alice Thorpe! Join heart-to-heart chats with experts in content creation, social media, marketing, and more. We're breaking taboos, sharing raw stories, and dishing out inspiration for your creative journey. It's like hanging out with your creative besties each week—relaxed, friendly, and fun. Subscribe now, and let's dive into creativity together! 🌟 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this side-splitting memoir, the former Saturday Night Live star recounts the hilarious adventures and unexpected joy of dating and becoming a mother when she least expected it-at the age of forty-four. Anyone who saw an episode of Saturday Night Live between 1999 and 2006 knows Rachel Dratch...

The former president of Gatorade and Equinox draws unconventional insights and kickass lessons from her personal and professional experiences and from a band of highly accomplished ""Extremers"" from business, sports, and entertainment to help you rock your career and live the boldest version of...

Real-life stories of finding or returning to creativity in adulthood.I'm Claire, and I re-found my creativity after a time of almost crippling anxiety. Now I share the stories of other people who have found or re-found their creativity as adults, and hopefully inspire many more grown-ups to get creative. I chat with my guests about their childhood experiences of creativity and the arts, how they came to the creative practices they now love, the barriers they had to overcome to start their creative re-awakening, and how what they do now benefits their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing....

GRAMMY NOMINEE This unique, boundary pushing audiobook features original music by Questlove and members of The Roots with vocal guest appearances from Fred Armisen, Tariq Trotter, Dion Flynn, Robin Thede, ""Suga"" Steve Mandel, Norm MacDonald, Ludo Lefebvre, and Molly Kelly. Questlove - musician...

If you are looking for fast hacks or viral growth tips, this is not the place! However, if you’re looking for depth, vulnerability and a sense of belonging while feeling lost or 'in between', then you have finally found your tribe! The Wilderness of Creativity is the platform for creatives, thinkers and dreamers to share their stories of survival. Through meaningful conversations with inspiring guests and gentle solo reflections, we will brave the wilderness of creativity together as a means to gain creative clarity, confidence and connection. Welcome to your next adventure!