Ignore everybody and get creative

Creativity isn't a gift some of us have and other don't.

It's a talent that everyone has to some degree, and one that can be nurtured to flourish and grow, according to the new book Ignore Everybody by Hugh MacLeod.

A glowing 800ceoread review says the book offers a number of insights into how new ideas emerge and how to make a living as a creative worker.

A couple of the noteworthy tips showcased in the review include:

• "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 a discovered by some big shot, your plan will probably fail. Nobody suddenly discovers anything. Things are made slowly and in pain."
• "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."

Potential readers are warned the book might not be for everyone with some pages featuring cartoons that are more blunt and profane than they are warm and fuzzy.

For a taste of MacLeod's vision, check out gapingvoid.

Comments

[Graeme Bowman]

You are right - MacLeod's vision was well worth checking out.

I am an accredited Lateral Thinking Trainer, and for any readers wanting a few more insights into the creative thinking process, you can freely listen to my audio clips at: http://bit.ly/LQT7h

I trust you gain some value from them.