Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals [Paperback]

Unlock Your Creative Potential and Go the Distance

Creative Enduranceis the ultimate guide for every creative professional seeking tostay motivated, inspired, and resilientwhile achieving big-picture goals.

Feeling stuck or burned out?Creative director ofFast Companyand accomplished marathon runner Mike Schnaidt sharespowerful strategiesto help you push through creative blocks and stay inventive in any situation—throughout your career and life.

Packed with56 actionable “rules”and inspiring stories from designers, astronauts, illustrators, ultramarathoners, chefs, photographers, and even an Olympic Gold medalist, this book offers a rare blend ofpractical advice and motivational insightsto fuel your creative journey.

• Persevere like Sagi Haviv, the graphic designer behind the US Open logo, who created over 6,000 sketches to craft the perfect design.
• Step behind the lens with Peter Yangas he captures unforgettable moments with icons like Barack Obama.
• Reach new heights with astronaut Jeanette Epps, who transitioned from Ford Motor Company engineer to NASA astronaut.
• Cook up creativity with Molly Baz, celebrated cookbook author, as she shares her approach to crafting irresistible recipes.
• Adopt the mental toughness of Olympic Gold medalist Billy Demongto prepare for any challenge.
• Gain focus and endurance from racing legend Hurley Haywood, with expert advice on sustaining motivation over the long haul.

Divided into four beautifully illustrated sections—Your Day, Your Project, Your Job, and Your Life—Creative Enduranceprovides a roadmap for navigating daily routines, tackling massive projects, and building a sustainable, thriving creative career. You’ll learn how to sharpen your focus, strengthen your imagination, pitch ideas with confidenclÓ$