In an engaging discussion, Dr. Ken Atchity, a story consultant and professor, shares insights on how to manage creativity and time effectively. He introduces techniques for evaluating unfinished ideas and maximizing focus through simple tools like stopwatches. The conversation dives into the balance between individuality and societal pressures artists face while emphasizing the importance of authenticity in the creative journey. Dr. Atchity also addresses the role of technology and media in shaping perceptions of truth, critiquing the impact on creative expression.
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Two-Week Rule for Ideas
Give new ideas a two-week rest before writing them down.
Revisit the idea; if forgotten, it wasn't worth pursuing.
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Time Management for Creatives
Creative people must learn time management and attention spans.
Dr. Atchity uses stopwatches instead of clocks, focusing on dedicated work time.
insights INSIGHT
The Type C Personality
Workaholics isn't the right term; Type C personalities love work but maintain balance.
They thrive on work, but it doesn't negatively impact other areas of their lives.
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Written in 1938-39 and first published in the 'Dublin Review' in January 1945, 'Leaf by Niggle' is an allegorical tale that reflects Tolkien's own creative process and life. The story follows Niggle, a painter who is obsessed with painting a perfect tree but is constantly interrupted by his obligations. When Niggle is forced to take a journey, he finds himself in a bureaucratic purgatory and eventually discovers his tree in a more perfect form in an afterlife. The narrative is a profound exploration of divine creation, human sub-creation, and the journey of life and death[2][4][5].
Becoming
Michelle Obama
In her memoir, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. The book is divided into three sections: Becoming Me, Becoming Us, and Becoming More, reflecting her journey from her early life, through her marriage and career, to her role as the First Lady of the United States. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms[2][4][5].
Portnoy's Complaint
Philip Roth
Published in 1969, 'Portnoy's Complaint' is a novel by Philip Roth that follows Alex Portnoy, a 33-year-old Assistant Commissioner of Human Opportunity for the City of New York, as he recounts his life, including his childhood, family relationships, and sexual experiences, to his therapist Dr. Spielvogel. The book is known for its explicit and comedic depiction of sex, which caused controversy upon its release. It delves into themes of Jewish identity, the impact of family upbringing on personal neuroses, and the struggle between sexual desire and societal expectations. The novel is structured as a non-linear monologue, jumping between various memories and experiences that highlight Alex's conflicted feelings about his Jewish heritage and his sexual obsessions[2][3][5].
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Don DeLillo
Two Room 19
Two Room 19
Doris Lessing
How to Escape Lifetime Security and Pursue Your Impossible Dream, A Guide to Transforming Your Career
How to Escape Lifetime Security and Pursue Your Impossible Dream, A Guide to Transforming Your Career
Dr. Ken Atchity
The Waiting Room
The Waiting Room
Dr. Ken Atchity
Picasso
Gertrude Stein
In this memoir, Gertrude Stein provides a unique portrait of Pablo Picasso, exploring his role as a founder of Cubism and his influences from Spain, calligraphy, and African sculpture. Stein's close relationship with Picasso gives her a distinctive perspective on his artistic journey and his ceaseless quest for innovation. The book is indispensable for understanding modern art and the avant-garde movement of the early 20th century.
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