The Power of Unexpected Events in Artistic Creation

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The chapter explores the significance of unexpected events like a dog leaving footprints on a page of a book and how imperfections can enhance messages. It discusses the creation of a unique book for both children and adults that emphasizes the importance of storytelling and shared experiences in navigating life's complexities. The speaker shares insights on the origins of artistic creation and the collaborative nature of creative expression influenced by personal experiences, relationships, and emotions.

On today’s episode, Ryan talks to author Charlie Mackesy about his #1 New York Times bestselling book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, the process of writing and creating the book, how beautiful and rare it is to find contentment, and more.

Charlie Mackesy is the author of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. The book has sold over 1.4 million copies and spent 55 weeks on the Sunday Times Bestsellers List top ten. He co-runs Mama Buci, which is a honey social enterprise in Zambia.

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