Ignore Everybody
This post is very much off topic, so feel free to skip it. However, if you stick around, you might benefit from a very useful resource.
Early this year, I came across a very powerful manifesto written by Hugh MacLeod. MacLeod produces those Gaping Void cartoons you seen all over the blogosphere, and perhaps in real life. In the manifesto MacLeod wrote about what it takes to be truly creative: a lot of hard work and fear. I’ve turned to this manifesto many times over the past six months. Whenever I doubt myself or what I’m doing, I reread key passages. It helps me stay grounded.
So, when I heard that MacLeod was writing a book based on the manifesto, my ears perked up. Now, I wasn’t (and am still not) sure whether I’ll buy the book, as I’m not sure if it will be significantly different from the manifesto and his blog posts on the subject of creativity. I have to take time to read the sample blog chapters before I make my final decision.
However, if the book is anything like the manifesto or his blog posts, I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of it. Check out the book (it’s on Amazon) and read the free chapters. Even if you don’t decide to buy the book, be sure to read the manifesto. MacLeod hits it right on the head.
