The Practice

Shipping Creative Work

by

paperback, 256 pages

English language

Published Nov. 3, 2020 by Penguin Books, Limited.

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4 stars (4 reviews)

Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.

Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary author Seth Godin, The Practice will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work. Godin insists that writer's block is a myth, that consistency is far more important than authenticity, and that experiencing the imposter syndrome is a sign that you're a well-adjusted human. Most of all, he shows you what it takes to turn your passion from a private distraction to a productive contribution, the one you've been seeking to share all along.

With this book as your guide, you'll learn to dance with your fear. To take the risks worth taking. And to embrace the empathy required to make work that …

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reviewed The Practice by Seth Godin

Review of 'The Practice' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I enjoyed this more than any of the author’s other work I’ve read. It can be a quick read or a long, drawn out thing to nibble at. I did a little of both.

Whether or not you view yourself as a “creative” - the specific demographic for the book - there are a lot of nicely concise ideas relating to process, routine, and value of working at something with consistency.

If you’re at all interested I’d say give it a look. You’ll know in the first dozen pages if it’s for you.

reviewed The Practice by Seth Godin

Review of 'The Practice' on 'Storygraph'

3 stars

I do wish the scope of Mr. Godin's heart and its philosophy matched that of his ability to express it. I love what he says but often don't synch up with how he says it. Maybe this is preference. Maybe wiring. He measn so well and The Practice (I am two days in to trying) in a useful one. But in keeping with his message of "keep going, don't stop" maybe a sustained argument rather than a bound edition of 200 snippets, thoughts and anecdotes?

I don't know. It's working for him and I'm happy to report its working for me. Which ultimately is the point. As a reading experience though, I'd say apply the old AA philosophy of take what you like and leave the rest and the newer Seth Godin of whatevr you need to do to get started, pivot or make a real change to become your …

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