Gallery 3 — The Creative Zest

Breath in

Inspiration /ˈɪnspəˌreɪʃən/ (Noun) :

“A breathing in or infusion of some idea, purpose, etc. into the mind; the suggestion, awakening, or creation of some feeling or impulse, especially of an exalted kind” -

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An amazing book written by true experts on Creativity (the founders of IDEO). It aims to help us regain our Creative Confidence, both at work and in our personal lives.
Loaded with tips, business cases, and practical exercises, it is a must-read for all of us who are committed to keep our creative muscles strong and inspire others to do the same.
We are all born creatives. We tend to lose that creative confidence along the way, but as adults it is our duty to maintain or rediscover that pure faith in our ideas, and our capacity to act on them.
Engaging in a continuous process of experimentation and honing the soft and hard skills required to make this habit fruitful and engaging can be challenging, but really enjoyable as well.
“The minute that you understand that you can poke life and actually something will… pop up the other side, that you can change it, you can mold it, that’s maybe the most important thing… once you learn that, you’ll never be the same again. “
“At s core, creative confidence is about believngin your ability to create change in the world around you. It is the conviction that you can achieve what you set out to do”
Leadership, Identity, Psychology, Prototyping, Cognitive Neuroscience, Organizational Culture, Karaoke Confidence, Collaboration, Innovation Management

This book is a collection of advice and doses of encouragement written by a very empathetic, humorous, and inspiring author. Open this book whenever you need a wise and fresh pep talk
Don't forget we are humans. Everything is a process, show up to your calling and be compassionate.
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human - creative blocks - vulnerability, heartwarming

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“ I trust that the Knowing will go with me wherever I go, nudging me toward the next thing, one thing at a time, guiding me all the way home”
“Each of us was born to bring forth something that has never existed: a way of being, a family, an idea, art, a community— something brand-new”
“When women lose themselves, the world loses its way. We do not need more selfless women…. what we need are women who are full of themselves”
“If women trusted and claimed their desires, the world as we know it would crumble. Perhaps that is precisely what need to happen…”
“Boys who learn that pain is weakness will die before they ask for help”
Biographical, Feminist, Mindset, Courage, Vulnerability, Societal norms

Our physical surroundings can influence our emotional responses and general state of mind much more than we tend to think.
Ingrid Fetell rigorously studied the ways in which the visual qualities of objects and the general aesthetics of spaces we spend time on can help us ignite moments of joy. make us feel more energized, inspire play or generate a sense of harmony. All of these are emotional states that nurture Creativity.
Taking care of our physical world , the design, the look and feel ot our material surroundings is an important component of nurturin our creative impulses. Westend to link “creativity” to the act of doing. But in order to DO or act in a certain way, we often need to FEEL a certain way. The way we feel influences the what, how, when and why we create things and our surroundings influence the ways we feel. We can enrich our inner. world by curating and designing our outer world.
In the cult of productivity and efficiency that rules our waking houea, magic seems like a luxury, much ike daydreaming o play. But far from being a diversion, it’s often a catalyst for discovery”
Design, Interior Design, Culture, Research, Emotions

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Inspirational and full of liberating insights about the creative journey . Down to earth advice.Inspired by the creative process of artists , but definitely a book that can be inspiring and useful for everyone.
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In order to be able to maintain a company in a continuous process of innovation, having people with creative mindsets is not quite enough. In this book, Pisano teaches us about the importance and fundamentals of having an innovation strategy, designing a system for it, and sustaining the right culture for this whole system to thrive
Strategizing and having a map to navigate and make decisions during innovation processes is just as important as fostering a creative mindset among your team.
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Innovation management, Innovation portfolio, organizational culture

The hype around this book is well deserved. It’s thoughtfully structured and incredibly easy to read, without sacrificing depth, research, or value.

In the realm of non-fiction, I consider it a modern masterpiece: practical, applicable, and wide in scope. Even if you only apply one piece of advice, you’re likely to see transformative, compounding results.
The one thing I remember the most and I that was able to apply immediately , with noticeable impact was this: I need to think of the purpose of my habits in terms of the kind of person I want to become, the identity I want to build or reinforce rather than just focusing on a specific quantitative result.
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Habits, Personal Development, Framework, Method, Mindset, Behavioral Science, Discipline,

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In case you hadn’t realized yet, our emotions and the way we handle them or relate to them can propel or block us in our personal processes. Getting awareness of our own behavioral patterns and psychological biases, can help us move with intention. This book invites you to be agile and embrace change in your life. It provides ideas to reflect on an habits to straighten your emotional intelligence and emotional agility.
“Our consumer culture promotes the idea that we can control and fix most of the thing bothering us , and that we should toss o replace the things we can’t…”
Heuristicics - Emotional intelligence - bottling - brooding

Creativity is not just a process of coming up with new ideas; actual doing and making are required to generate real impact and build creative momentum. This book is purposeful and practical, providing you with simple tips to help you organize and streamline your life, one day at a time
There are better ways to set a to-do list
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productivity, organization, intentionality, purpose

We live in a society that strongly praises extroversion. Particularl in the last decades, we’ve been putting extra effort on building work environments that favor constant social interaction and collective thinking. Although, collaboration and extroverts are precious elements in our society, we have have missed to see the power and necessity of introversion, introspection, sensitivity and isolated work. With scientific data and real case studies Susan cain urges us to understand and embrace Introversion, and challenges our ideas about character and introversioo n many realms, including on how to boost Creavitivity in the workplace.
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Personality, leadership,

In my experience, the most impactful books are often those that reveal something we may be struggling to accept or understand. This book was precisely that for me, eye-opening and transformative. It made it crystal clear that in order to fuel our creative power, finding (and accepting) our Element is essential.
Each of us is absolutely unique, and our journey to unveil our creative potential requires mastering the arts of self-discovery and self-acceptance. By clearly identifying and understanding our interests, innate talents, and passions, we can set ourselves to harness our creative abilities and achieving fulfillment.
Education, Inspiration, Flow, Passion, Innate Skills, Calling

This book feels like sitting with your aunt, wise, a little esoteric, but also a deeply pragmatic artist.
It is for you if you’re full of doubt about your right to call yourself a creative, or whether you should choose the path of a “creative life.”

Elizabeth Gilbert shares her own story along with a series of anecdotes to demystify the seemingly elusive nature of creativity. She shows that once you start trusting your intuition and embrace the idea that creating is part of your nature, things begin to shift. If you summon the courage and persistence to let ideas flow through you and take shape, the results can be deeply rewarding—while also acknowledging that the path can, at times, be painful and difficult.
The fears I feel are just as natural as the calling to create. First, I need to understand that the challenge isn’t mine alone—it takes courage, discipline, and trust. But if I commit to being a channel for ideas, I’ll discover deeper meaning in my life.
Also! :) If I don't put the work to materialize an idea, that idea will find another person, another author.
Ideas, Art, Genius, Creatives, Art, Biography

This book is like a creativity bible, or a manual.
It’s a book for everyone: big and small, artists or not, young and old. The author thoughtfully breaks down key fundamentals for making creativity a part of how you live and approach challenges. It’s beautifully structured and feels like taking a course with an experienced, committed, and sensitive teacher.
You’ll find tips, stories, inspiration, prompts, and resources to help you expand your creative practice.
If I were to teach a course on creativity, this would be required reading.
Every single challenge I am facing internally is natural and there is also a way to overcome it. This book made me more aware of the paradoxes of Creativity and how
“When you operate with love, honesty, and respect, you attract people who do the same. Together you enrich each other’s lives”
“Studies have shown that experiencing Flow can increase your effectiveness by 500 percent unfortunately, the average person spends less than 5 percent of their day in a Flow State” (that’s 24 min a day)
“It’s important to value discipline and planning, but it is equally important to balance them with impuse and adaptability. Remember to weave in and out of future and present.”
“Fear points you in the direction of things you should do because those are the things that will expand your boundaries. Facing those fears will make your world bigger”
Creativity, Framework, Originality, Mindset, Process, Fundamentals, Laws of Creativity