the Creative Summit.
I’ve been following Randy Elrod’s blog, ethos, for several months now. His regular posts about watercolor art, his favorite wines and his affinity for gardening and nature have been a continual source of inspiration to me (I paint with oils, and my family runs a landscaping company).
So, a couple weeks ago when I saw that he had a couple of books available, I bought them immediately.
I just finished Choosing the Right Path to Your Creative Summit this morning. Although the name is a mouthful, it’s a pretty quick read (only about 18 pages) …but don’t be fooled — this booklet is packed with wisdom, inspiration and creative thinking!
He tells the story of mountain climbing and the different approaches taken when trying to work toward a goal.
I felt like the past few jobs I’ve had mirrored this pattern exactly.
- I started out trying to reach my peak in spite of myself.
- That didn’t work out so well, so I switched gears and tried to reach the top because of myself.
- And now, after that failed attempt, I feel like I’m finally beginning to see the value in forming a team of people. I’m reaching my summit alongside of others. (collaborating)
It’s such a logical pattern, and now that I recognize it, I feel like I can embrace where I am and where I’m headed… as a creative, as a husband, as a leader, and (soon) as a father. You should definitely grab this book.
I know and you know that you can spare $20. Go here and pick up a copy of his two latest books (he’ll even throw in a watercolor print!).
And if you haven’t been reading Randy’s blog, you need to start today. There’s a reason he’s referred to as the blogfather. It’s worth every minute.
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