best books to read 2017 about creativity

Originals by Adam Grant – I read this book when I had just left Google, while climbing Kilimanjaro. So your mind can stop racing and you can take the time you need to create meaningful work. It also gives you some actionable advice to think smarter. It may not seem like much when put like this, but the book does an amazing job at explaining how we can be wrong even when we think we are being logical. The premise is that we have two main ways of making choices: one is fast, intuitive thinking, and the other one is slow, rational thinking. Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman – This book is considered a masterpiece by many. The book reveals some amazing secrets about the way our brain works. The author puts himself forward as a guinea pig and explores the future of human consciousness through a series of experiments involving psychedelic drugs. How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan – If you enjoyed learning how your brain works with the previous book, take it a step further with this one.

There are many approaches you could take to increasing your creativity, but understanding how your brain works is not a bad place to start. It’s very high level and fun to read, and was one of the books that sparked my interest in neuroscience. The Brain: The Story of You by David Eagleman – A book in which a neuroscientist takes you on a journey to understand that poorly understood organ that makes you, you. It also outlines some of the things we still don’t have an answer for, which will no doubt spark your imagination. Coming from Stephen King, it’s obviously also very well written.Ī Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson – What if I told you there is a book that describes everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization? Reading about all the scientific discoveries, the way humans went about inventing new concepts and solutions, and how clueless we can sometimes be is incredibly inspiring. It’s an honest account of his life, his techniques, his failures and successes.

It describes Stephen King’s experiences as a writer with advice for anyone who wants to start writing and get better at it. On Writing by Stephen King – I bought this book when I used to be an aspiring novelist, but I still go back to it to this day. It’s an easy way to support the work I do at Ness Labs while learning a new thing or two!

If you purchase one of these books after clicking on a link on this page, I will receive a small commission. All of these books are books that I recommend personally. If there’s a good book missing from this list, it’s because I haven’t read it yet. Here is a list of books to inspire you and stimulate your imagination. We just can’t seem to find an idea worth working on.

However, sometimes, it feels like our muse is gone.

Best books to read 2017 about creativity