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Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity
by Hugh MacLeod
Self-Help
Creativity
Success
Business & Money
Business Culture
Motivation & Self-Improvement
Management & Leadership
Motivational
Comics & Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels
Educational & Nonfiction
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Table of Contents
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Summary
Chapter Summaries
Chapter 1: Ignore Everybody
Chapter 2: The idea doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be yours.
Chapter 3: Put the hours in.
Chapter 4: Good ideas have lonely childhoods.
Chapter 5: If your business plan depends on suddenly being “discovered” by some big shot, your plan will probably fail.
Chapter 6: You are responsible for your own experience.
Chapter 7: Everyone is born creative; everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten.
Chapter 8: Keep your day job.
Chapter 9: Companies that squelch creativity can no longer compete with companies that champion creativity.
Chapter 10: Everybody has their own private Mount Everest they were put on this earth to climb.
Key Takeaways
Ignore Everybody: Trust Your Gut, Not the Crowd
Own Your Idea: It Doesn't Have to Be Big, Just Yours
Put in the Hours: Success Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Embrace the Lonely Childhood of Good Ideas
Don't Wait for Discovery: Create Your Own Path
Own Your Experience: You're Responsible for Your Journey
Get Your Crayons Back: Reclaim Your Creative Spirit
Keep Your Day Job: Balance Creativity with Reality
Champion Creativity: The World Needs Your Unique Voice
Climb Your Mountain: Pursue Your Unique Purpose
Questions
How can I trust my creative instincts when the world seems to disagree?
Does my creative idea need to be groundbreaking to make a real impact?
How can I find inspiration when it feels elusive?
How can I stay relevant in a world of constant change?
What is the true measure of creative success?
Do I need expensive equipment to be a true creative?
How can I balance my creative pursuits with the need to make a living?
How can I maintain my artistic integrity in a commercial world?
How can I get my work noticed without selling my soul?
How can I make the most of my time before 'making it'?
Summary
Chapter Summaries
Key Takeaways
Questions