Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World

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A practical guide to getting creative work done amid the demands and distractions of 21st century life. “Of all the writers I know, I have learned the most about how to be a productive creative person from Mark. His tips are always realistic, accessible, and sticky. It's not just talk, this is productivity advice that will change your life.” Jocelyn K. Glei, author and Founding Editor, 99U The most creative people are the ones who carve out time for deep work every day. Yet modern life seems to have been purpose-built to stop us establishing creative work habits: * countless distractions and interruptions * endless email * pressure to keep up * anxiety about falling behind * difficulty concentrating * aches and pains from too much time at the keyboard For the past twenty years creative coach Mark McGuinness has helped hundreds of creatives like you to overcome these challenges. His latest book, Productivity for Creative People, is a collection of insights, tips, and techniques to help you carve out time for your most important work - while managing your other commitments. All the solutions he shares have been tested with real people in real situations. You will learn: * How getting organized can make you more creative * Why multitasking doesn't work * How to tell if you're really overloaded - and what to do about it * The importance of panicking early * How doing nothing can make you more productive * The crucial difference between incubation and procrastination * How to carve out time for your most important creative work * Why boredom is necessary for creativity * What to do about all that email * How to nap like a NASA pilot * A simple technique to reduce smartphone addiction Productivity for Creative People is the perfect guide to creating extraordinary work without (necessarily) disappearing to a cabin in the woods, or even giving up your smartphone. Read more