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A punchy, visual manifesto that transforms the dread of self-promotion into the joy of creative sharing. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Show Your Work!.
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- optimistic
- 01
Keep Going
Austin Kleon
A warm, pragmatic pep talk for the burnt-out creator trying to find joy in the daily grind.
- 02
Steal like an artist
Austin Kleon
A pocket-sized permission slip to stop worrying about being a genius and just start making things.
- 03
Real Artists Don't Starve
Jeff Goins
A pragmatic, energizing manifesto that gives creatives permission to thrive financially without compromising their art.
- 04
So Good They Can't Ignore You
Cal Newport
A pragmatic, myth-busting manifesto that trades the anxiety of finding your passion for the quiet confidence of building undeniable skill.
- 05
The Practice
Seth Godin
A pragmatic, encouraging push to stop waiting for inspiration and start doing the work.
- 06
Creative Confidence
Tom Kelley and David Kelley
A warm, practical masterclass in dismantling self-doubt and rediscovering the joy of everyday innovation.
- 07
Grit
Angela Duckworth
An empowering, research-backed dismantling of the talent myth that leaves you ready to tackle your most daunting long-term goals.
- 08
The little book of talent
Daniel Coyle
A pocket-sized coach that demystifies greatness into bite-sized, actionable habits.
- 09
Find Your Why
Simon Sinek
An energizing, pragmatic toolkit for transforming vague professional dissatisfaction into a clear, actionable sense of purpose.
- 10
Tribe of Mentors
Timothy Ferriss
A sprawling, bite-sized buffet of actionable wisdom and life advice from world-class performers.
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The First 20 Hours
Josh Kaufman
A pragmatic, energizing toolkit that transforms the daunting mountain of a new hobby into a series of highly climbable steps.
- 12
Talent is Overrated
Geoff Colvin
A methodical and empowering dismantling of the genius myth that replaces awe with an actionable roadmap to mastery.
