Creative Life

You don't have to choose between having a creative career and a high quality of life. You just have to make a few smart choices. Drawing on two decades producing and directing some of television's most iconic shows, Jeannie O'Neill reveals the mindset and practical systems that successful creatives use to turn their ideas into thriving, sustainable careers. This is the book to show you how to be an artist, without starving. It's a survival guide for any creative person entering the workforce for the first time, or re-entering in a new capacity.

Phineas Taylor Barnum came from humble means to revolutionize the entertainment industry of his time and lay the foundation of the entertainment industry we know today. His visionary ability to create and market new and innovative acts transformed the world and moved society forward towards a new era of understanding and inclusiveness. His marketing skill and shrewd business skills transformed common and mundane acts into "must see" cultural events.

From the Emmy-winning writer and creator of All My Children, One Life to Live, and Loving, a memoir of her trailblazing rise to the top of the television industry, including behind-the-scenes stories from some of the most beloved soaps of all time Before there was Erica Kane, Adam Chandler...

Life hacking is the concept of making small modifications to your everyday life to make it run smoother and better. This is not a new concept, but with the advent of the Internet age, these tips and tricks are easier than ever to learn, and here's 163 of them to get you started. Whether it's travel hacking, hacking your brain, memory improvement, or simply increasing your productivity, learn to hack your life like a pro with this book!

Leah and Chris Johnson have spent four years building something beautiful from wreckage, a family forged not by biology but by choice, where their daughter Louise knows safety, love, and belonging. Then Ryan Matthews returns with lawyers and regret, demanding custody of the child he abandoned before birth. But Ryan isn't the real threat.

BE CREATIVE is one of a series of card and communication games that are designed to be both entertaining and stimulate discussion about these topics. They can be played just for fun at a party or to have a serious discussion.

Are you approaching retirement with excitement and uncertainty? Wondering how to stay engaged and make the most of your newfound freedom? Concerned that finances might hold you back? You’re not alone. Retirement is a major life transition, but it can be the most fulfilling phase yet. With the right approach, you can create a life filled with meaning, adventure, and connection—without overspending. The Affordable Retirement Bucket List is your guide to discovering purpose, exploring new passions, and embracing exciting experiences while staying within your budget.

You’ve got a creative business idea, now what? Has this ever happened to you? You come up with a brilliant idea for a business, and then...nothing happens. Your idea goes nowhere. It lives in your thoughts or you have some fun talking about it, but your idea dies along the way. Cause of death? Lack of action. That’s where Spark Click Go comes in.

Women spend so much of life nurturing and giving to others that when they find themselves alone because of an empty nest, the end of a marriage, or the death of a partner, they often struggle with feeling purposeless. This Way Up: Seven Tools for Unleashing Your Creative Self and Transforming Your Life provides a step-by-step way out of this sense of loss and into a life filled with enthusiasm, creativity, and joy. For any woman who yearns to lead a fuller life but doesn’t know how to begin, this audiobook is an ideal starting point.

Create habits that last without relying on willpower or motivation. Struggling to stay consistent? You’re not alone. This practical guide gives you the tools to build good habits, break bad ones, and finally follow through, on your terms.

Are you stuck in a cycle of constant scrolling, digital fatigue, and mental overload? Do you reach for your phone before you even get out of bed? Scroll Less, Live Free is your practical guide to mindful technology use, digital balance, and emotional clarity. Designed for busy professionals, parents, and anyone craving a healthier relationship with screens, this book helps you unplug with purpose, without quitting tech entirely.

Some summers don't just pass; they redefine you. It’s a season measured in a cascade of firsts: the nervous energy of a first date, the terrifying, liberating weight of a first confession, the breathtaking moment you feel truly seen by someone else. Suddenly, the simplest things become landmarks etched in your memory, the way the afternoon sun slants through the trees, the melody of a shared song on the radio. The future, once a predictable line on a map, explodes into a constellation of thrilling, uncertain paths.

Popular creative coach Gail McMeekin, author of the best-selling The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women, offers a wealth of advice for the specific challenges creative women face today: thinking too small, underestimating the need for change, fearing the future, and lacking self-confidence. McMeekin combines interviews with some of today’s most successful women and her own proven success strategies to help readers transcend their “blocks” and achieve success.

Sculptors of the Universe: Life’s Creative Role in a Chaotic Cosmos by Arnon Daniel Katz is a deeply illuminating exploration of how life persistently shapes order within the universe’s unending currents of change. Through a narrative that gracefully blends science, philosophy, and imagination, Katz invites listeners to discover how complexity arises not despite chaos, but because of it.

If you want to know how you can play your way to personal success, then keep reading. As our world gets busier, we are inundated with the complexities of life, and as we grow up, we forget to play and have fun. Life Lessons from a Bouncing Ball is a much-needed reminder that play is not just for kids. Apart from stimulating joy and enhancing relaxation, play boosts our creativity and imagination and positively impacts our relationships and personal success.

Frank X. Walker sees many supposed survival skills as "Creative Solutions to Life’s Challenges" in his contribution to NPR's This I Believe series. This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that features Americans, from the famous to the unknown, completing the thought that begins with...

A delightful interactive roadmap for getting over a broken heart, with quirky illustrations, song lyrics that totally get it, recipes for eating your feelings, the unique comfort of making lists, and much more A broken heart can feel like the end of the world, but bestselling author and...

“I wish there were something I could do to ease the pain.” How often do women see a friend in distress or crisis, but feel helpless to really make a difference? Hopelifter:Creative Ways to Spread Hope When Life Hurts takes the mystery out of how to be the hands and feet of Jesus to anyone in...

In the stormy seas of first love, high school hallways, and swirling emotions, finding your way can feel impossible. But just as a lighthouse offers hope in darkness, understanding yourself and your relationships can guide you through the mysteries and beauty of growing up.

This faith-healing book offers practical, step-by-step guidance grounded in Scripture to experience God's supernatural power through proven faith-healing gifts.