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Creativity, a Short and Cheerful Guide

A Short and Cheerful Guide
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John Cleese's "Creativity, a Short and Cheerful Guide" offers practical advice and humorous insights into fostering creativity.

Cleese blends personal anecdotes with psychological principles, emphasizing the importance of play and experimentation.

He challenges conventional notions of creativity, arguing that it's not a mystical gift but a skill that can be developed.

The book encourages readers to embrace their inner child and overcome self-doubt.

Cleese's witty style makes the complex topic of creativity accessible and engaging, inspiring readers to unlock their creative potential.

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Recommended by Dave Crenshaw as a great book for learning how to come up with new ideas.
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Mentioned by Conan O'Brien as his new book, concisely capturing valuable thinking about creativity.
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Mentioned by Brian Rose as the author's new book, exploring how the mind works and how everyone can develop their creative unconscious.
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Mentioned by Judd Apatow during a discussion about creativity and the creative process.
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Recommended by Kellen Erskine as his favorite book on creativity.
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