Janalee's Reviews > Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life

I really like this guy. And though his manner was off-putting, he came off as an arrogant know-it-all, he's earned his confidence and talks very respectfully of his wife so I'll let it go. But he definitely thinks his way is the RIGHT way.

Audiobook. I've listened to it for a few weeks. The main point that sticks with me days later is his suggestion to capitalize on the little 5 and 10 minutes periods of your life where you are waiting. Don't sit there waiting for the person to be ready so you can leave; unload the dishwasher, add a few sentences to your book (in his case). Don't waste precious time. And it's true, we can fit so much more in our day.

Say yes, even though it's trending to say NO. You'll open up your life to so many more opportunities. Try something new.

Don't wait for the perfect conditions to work on your goal. His example was a Writer's Retreat in upstate New York four hours away. They gave you warm snacks outside your cute cabin and had bonfires in the night to discuss your work. You don't need that. You've already wasted 8 hours of travel time that you could have been writing hunkered down at the library next door. It's fluff and unnecessary, though sounds good to others and is a great moneymaker.

"Not everything needs to be a Thing". You don't have to turn everything into a show-stopping event. Making something out of everything. Ex: chef making guac at your table rather than the kitchen, so your conversation is interrupted so he can do his job, Wedding reception that have signature drinks named after the bride and groom, travel soccer teams that have high costs for families. It's all about profits and we fall for it. His rant on this is really funny.

Ask people what their interests are and try them yourself. To become more creative is to expand your interests across disciplines. But we can't often see what other realms would be worth exploring. Ask your friends and colleagues to come up with what areas of interest they think you should pursue. a book, a film, a podcast, a food to try. "An interest of yours that you think I should try."

And the biggest one of all. "You can't afford to be a pessimist" That whole chapter. Need to read 100x and rethink my approach to life and people.