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Books like The Practice
A pragmatic, encouraging push to stop waiting for inspiration and start doing the work. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Practice.
- motivating
- empowering
- focused
- 01
The Creative Act
Rick Rubin
A quiet, expansive meditation that treats the creative process not as a series of tasks, but as a spiritual way of moving through the world.
- 02
Real Artists Don't Starve
Jeff Goins
A pragmatic, energizing manifesto that gives creatives permission to thrive financially without compromising their art.
- 03
Steal like an artist
Austin Kleon
A pocket-sized permission slip to stop worrying about being a genius and just start making things.
- 04
Big Magic
Elizabeth Gilbert
A warm, conversational permission slip to stop agonizing over your art and start playing with it.
- 05
Creative Confidence
Tom Kelley and David Kelley
A warm, practical masterclass in dismantling self-doubt and rediscovering the joy of everyday innovation.
- 06
Art of Impossible
Steven Kotler
A high-octane, science-backed blueprint for turning your wildest ambitions into systematic reality.
- 07
Linchpin
Seth Godin
A punchy, urgent manifesto that challenges you to stop being a cog in the machine and start making art at work.
- 08
Range
David Epstein
A validating and intellectually thrilling defense of the late bloomer, the dabbler, and the jack-of-all-trades.
- 09
Hidden Potential
Adam Grant
An uplifting, science-backed dismantling of the natural talent myth that makes remarkable growth feel entirely within your reach.
- 10
Tribe of Mentors
Timothy Ferriss
A sprawling, bite-sized buffet of actionable wisdom and life advice from world-class performers.
- 11
Keep Going
Austin Kleon
A warm, pragmatic pep talk for the burnt-out creator trying to find joy in the daily grind.
- 12
Originals
Adam Grant
An invigorating intellectual dinner party that leaves you feeling equipped to change the world, or at least your workplace.
