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The Spark and the Grind: Ignite the Power of Disciplined Creativity

by Erik Wahl
$11.90
The Spark and the Grind: Ignite the Power of Disciplined Creativity
The Spark and the Grind: Ignite the Power of Disciplined Creativity

Balance creativity with discipline, inspire innovation.

"The Spark and the Grind" is a wake-up call for anyone who's ever felt that creativity is a fleeting gift. Erik Wahl challenges the myth that inspiration and hard work stand opposed, revealing instead how intertwining them can lead to extraordinary results. If you're seeking to harness your creative potential and turn bright ideas into reality, this book is a practical blueprint for doing just that. It's a deeply motivating read that could change how you approach your passion projects—or even your day-to-day tasks.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Spark and the Grind: Ignite the Power of Disciplined Creativity

by Erik Wahl
$11.90
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ISBN: 9780399564208
Authors: Erik Wahl
Publisher: Portfolio
Date of Publication: 2017-03-07
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development, Art
Related Topics: Leadership, Business, Self Help, Productivity, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 198 readers)

Description

We’ve been conditioned to think of creative genius as a battle between dreamers and doers, creativity and discipline, the spark and the grind. But what if it’s the spark and the grind? Erik Wahl—visual artist, speaker, and entrepreneur—shows how the two can balance each other. The book explores why sustained creativity requires both dazzling ideas and focused effort, with examples from Archimedes to Edison. Wahl recounts his own pivot from corporate life to painting photorealistic portraits and how he turned spark into rapid skill. It offers practical, actionable guidance for fanning ideas and turning them into productive results, drawing on artists, philosophers, scientists, and business leaders throughout history. It emphasizes that the most potent creators spark their grind and grind their sparks. If you want to cultivate constant creativity in your life and produce your most innovative work, this is your guide.
 

Balance creativity with discipline, inspire innovation.

"The Spark and the Grind" is a wake-up call for anyone who's ever felt that creativity is a fleeting gift. Erik Wahl challenges the myth that inspiration and hard work stand opposed, revealing instead how intertwining them can lead to extraordinary results. If you're seeking to harness your creative potential and turn bright ideas into reality, this book is a practical blueprint for doing just that. It's a deeply motivating read that could change how you approach your passion projects—or even your day-to-day tasks.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.