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by Betty Edwards
3.87
358,230 ratings
Betty Edwards' **The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain** teaches readers to unlock their creative potential, a vital skill for anyone looking to enhance their financial success through artistic endeavors.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Drawing is about perception, not talent
  2. Shift to R-mode: Accessing your brain's artistic side
  3. Seeing edges: The foundation of drawing
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by Patti Smith
4.21
290,687 ratings
Patti Smith's **Just Kids** offers a poignant look at artistic struggle and friendship, inspiring readers to pursue their creative passions, which can lead to financial success.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe: A transformative artistic partnership
  2. The Chelsea Hotel: A crucible of creativity and counterculture
  3. The evolution of Patti Smith's poetic voice and musical career
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Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
by Steven Pressfield
3.99
106,683 ratings
In **The War of Art**, Steven Pressfield provides powerful insights on overcoming creative blocks, making it a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their financial success through creativity.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Resistance is the enemy of creativity and personal growth
  2. Turning pro is the key to overcoming Resistance
  3. Fear is a sign of what's important and must be faced
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Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
by John Eldredge
3.94
82,585 ratings
John Eldredge's **Wild at Heart** inspires men to embrace their adventurous spirit, a crucial element for achieving financial success and personal fulfillment.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Every man's heart harbors three core desires: a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue
  2. Men are wounded in their masculinity, often by their fathers, leading to a loss of true strength
  3. The world, the flesh, and the devil conspire to keep men from their true masculine identity
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Attract Women Through Honesty
by Mark Manson
4.30
18,216 ratings
Mark Manson's **Models** emphasizes authenticity and vulnerability in relationships, offering valuable insights that can translate into financial success through genuine connections.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Attractiveness is rooted in non-neediness and vulnerability
  2. Demographics and lifestyle shape your dating success
  3. Overcome anxiety through incremental exposure
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How High Will You Fly?
by Seth Godin
4.01
16,240 ratings
Seth Godin's **The Icarus Deception** encourages readers to embrace their creativity and take risks in the modern economy, making it essential for anyone looking to master the art of money getting.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Embrace art as a way to make connections and add value
  2. Challenge the industrial mindset and fly higher
  3. See the world as it is and make something new
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by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
3.95
3,940 ratings
Questlove's **Creative Quest** provides insights into the creative process, encouraging readers to embrace collaboration and innovation, essential for financial success.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Embrace cognitive disinhibition to fuel creativity
  2. Collaboration and networking amplify creative potential
  3. Micro-meditations enhance focus and spark innovation
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Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man
by Brett McKay
3.91
3,274 ratings
Brett McKay's **The Art of Manliness** revives traditional masculine virtues, providing timeless advice that can enhance personal and financial success in today's world.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Embrace the Art of Manliness: Rediscover Traditional Masculine Virtues
  2. Cultivate Gentlemanly Behavior: Master Etiquette and Social Graces
  3. Nurture Strong Male Friendships: Build a Band of Brothers
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by Blair Enns
4.44
2,293 ratings
Blair Enns' **The Win Without Pitching Manifesto** revolutionizes the way creatives approach client relationships, making it a vital read for anyone wanting to enhance their financial success.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Specialize to differentiate and gain power
  2. Replace presentations with conversations
  3. Diagnose before prescribing solutions
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by Mark Horstman
4.30
1,989 ratings
Mark Horstman's **The Effective Manager** offers practical, data-driven strategies for new managers, making it essential for those looking to enhance their financial acumen through effective leadership.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Build strong relationships with your team through regular one-on-ones
  2. Deliver effective feedback to encourage future behavior
  3. Coach your team members to improve their performance
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