{"product_id":"designed-to-go-the-distance-a-survival-guide-for-the-creative-professional-9781540537614","title":"Designed To Go The Distance: A Survival Guide for The Creative Professional","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Mitch Dowell\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Graphic Arts - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigned to Go The Distance\u003c\/i\u003e touches upon many career and lifestyle issues specific to those in creative career fields - cultural topics that are not often talked about or adequately prepared for. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Think of this book more as a late-night barstool or coffeehouse conversation between two creatives. A creative \"pep talk\" so-to-speak. And just like any pep talk in life, these pages provide a healthy serving of food-for-thought, as well as a few tips along the way, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether you are a graphic designer, artist, fashion designer, songwriter or a solo entrepreneur - or even a non-creative who needs to understand the mentality and culture more in-depth, \u003ci\u003eDesigned to Go The Distance\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to be an engaging and informative read. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 1: \u003c\/b\u003e Square Pegs in a World of Round Holes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 2: \u003c\/b\u003e Introverts, Extroverts, and Creativity\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 3: \u003c\/b\u003e Getting Comfortable With Risk\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 4: \u003c\/b\u003e The Inconvenient Nature of Creativity\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 5: \u003c\/b\u003e Establishing a Philosophy\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 6: \u003c\/b\u003e Bridging The Creative Divide\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 7: \u003c\/b\u003e Your Obligation to Non-Conformity\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 8: \u003c\/b\u003e The Emotional Intelligence Advantage\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 9: \u003c\/b\u003e The Benefits of Boundaries\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 10: \u003c\/b\u003e Understanding Comfort Zones\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 11: \u003c\/b\u003e Understanding Burnout\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 12: \u003c\/b\u003e Balancing Career and Life\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 13: \u003c\/b\u003e Handling Criticism Like a Pro\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 14: \u003c\/b\u003e When Side Projects Just Make Sense\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 15: \u003c\/b\u003e Depression and The Creative Pro\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 16: \u003c\/b\u003e The Final Word: Paying it Forward\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45545700032663,"sku":"9781540537614","price":799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781540537614.webp?v=1767178263","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/designed-to-go-the-distance-a-survival-guide-for-the-creative-professional-9781540537614","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}