Here is a list of "must read" books for creatives and entrepreneurs! My favorite books listed here include stories of women CEOs, one-woman operations and businesses and people following their dreams and helping to make the world a better place in the process. Enjoy!
1. "In the Company of Women by Grace Bonney". I have loved reading Design*Sponge for as long as I can remember and LOVED reading this book, which highlights 100 creatives in an interview-style format. It's breathtakingly honest and raw, beautifully written and formatted, and gorgeous to stare at all day long. My little daughter loves it and asks me to read it to her, too, so it's basically just the best book ever written. Just trust me, you need to own this book.
2. "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo. This book puts a lot of things in perspective. You don't have to be an organizational freak to read it, either (I'm a little disorganized!). It just helped me to realize that what I own should bring me joy and what I am holding onto may not have value. It's a wonderful book and it's an amazing reminder. In a crazy world, it's important to stop and take the time to put perspective back into our lives and this book does just that!
3. "You are a Badass" by Jen Sincero. If you hate inspirational or self-help books, this one is for you. There's ABSOLUTELY no fluff here, and its why I love this author so much. Jen Sincero gives actionable, brave and courageous, and hilarious perspective in this book. I love it and I appreciated how it focuses so heavily on gratitude as a key to happiness. I also love that she says bad words and does irreverant things. Because that's just so important, too.
4. "The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp. I have read and re-read this one countless times. I love to read about the habits that other creatives develop to give themselves structure to be creative. Freedom, walks, naps and cocktails are featured, so it's basically the book I live by. Read it! And re-read it every year for good measure. And then highlight it.
5. "Daily Rituals: How Artists Work" by Mason Currey. I love LOVE LOVE this book. Again with the rituals. Why do I have a ritual fetish? Well, I will tell you:
- I work for myself.
- I need someone out there to tell me to do things in order because otherwise my creative side takes over and I go wild.
- I love traditions.
- I love drinking coffee every morning and need validation.
- I love naps and I need to know that important people throughout history also appreciated the "siesta".
- I am secretly (or publically?!) really nosey and love knowing what people do all day with their lives.
The end. Read it!
So, my only remaining thought is, what is your favorite book? Comment below!
xo
Megan