The Power Rhonda Byrne
takeaway: Use love and forgiveness to banish negativity. (note, I didn;t like all the sound effects in the audio, and perhaps reading this one would have been the better move) |
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Big Magic Elizabeth Gilbert
Takeaway: I loved this book. She has a wonderful speaking voice and I would just let her encouraging words wash over me as I painted. You can learn more about this book in How to Live YOUR most Creative Life |
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Rising Strong Brené Brown
Takeaway: There is a lot of overlap in this book as Big Magic which shouldn’t be a surprise since the two authors are friends and Gilbert “helped” Brown with the writing of her book. However, where Gilbert’s book is grounded in opinion, Brown’s is firmly grounded in research. At first I enjoyed listening to Brown’s audio with her passionate Texan accent and her voice cracking with emotion… but by the end that grew tiresome and I wish I could just read her words in my own inner voice. Still- great life lessons are found in this book. personal note: I gave this book and Big Magic to my brother and sister-in-law who are writers living out in Los Angeles and my brother said he couldn’t wait to dive into Brown’s book. That pleased me since I thought the book might be a bit “girly” for him and thought my sister-in-law would be the one to enjoy it more. |
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Awaken the Giant Within Anthony Robbins
Takeaway: Write down you goals and visualize them to gain confidence that they will happen. And yes, this is a good audio to force your teenage son to listen to… |
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The Success Principles Jack Canfield
Takeaway: Lots of similarities between this book and Robbins, but this book has lots of action steps which is helpful as well as lots of anecdotes and stories whereas Robbins focuses mostly on his own experience. |
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My art has been published by Somerset Studio, Art of Man and the New York Times among others and collected by an international audience. When I’m not working on art in my studio, you’ll find me in a museum spending time with friends or family. Explore my art at SchulmanArt.com or join the fun at TheInspirationPlace.net