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When searching for books to learn more about creativity and living a creative life, one name pops up a lot: Dr. Eric Maisel. He has written more than 50 books, including Unleashing the Artist Within, Why Smart People Hurt, The Van Gogh Blues, The Creativity Workbook for Coaches and Creatives, to name a few. A recurring theme in his work is the subject of today’s conversation on Getting Work To Work: meaning and the importance of living your life purposes. From his early days as a writer and licensed family therapist to discovering meaningful topics to explore and creativity coaching, Eric talks about his journey and the importance of daily practice in developing a prolific body of work. He also shares a powerful statement that helps shape his days: “Do the next right thing.”
Show Links
- Dr. Eric Maisel
- The Van Gogh Blues: The Creative Persons Path Through Depression by Eric Maisel
- Why Smart People Hurt: A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative by Eric Maisel
- Unleashing the Artist Within: Breaking through Blocks and Restoring Creative Purpose by Eric Maisel
- The Power of Daily Practice: How Creative and Performing Artists (and Everyone Else) Can Finally Meet Their Goals by Eric Maisel
- The Words: The Autobiography of Jean-Paul Sartre by Jean-Paul Sartre
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