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Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition) Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration

Ed Catmull

The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands his 2014

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SmartLess

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SmartLess

It was briefly referenced as a book about Pixar with an important explanation of how to solve problems, namely to be wrong as quickly as possible.

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There's that perfect explanation of how to solve things from the Ed Catmull book about Pixar or Creativity Inc, where the motto is be wrong as fast as you can.

— Episode: "Steven Soderbergh"

Episode: "Steven Soderbergh"

It was briefly referenced as a book about Pixar with an important explanation of how to solve problems, namely to be wrong as quickly as possible.

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There's that perfect explanation of how to solve things from the Ed Catmull book about Pixar or Creativity Inc, where the motto is be wrong as fast as you can.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

It was mentioned to showcase the importance of embracing the 'messy middle' and using metaphors like the dark tunnel to manage uncertainty and confusion during the creative process.

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In his book Creativity Inc, Catmull shared a letter he once received from animator Austin Madison.

— Episode: 10 Things We Fear the Most & 5 Ways to B...

Episode: 10 Things We Fear the Most & 5 Ways to Build More...

It was mentioned to showcase the importance of embracing the 'messy middle' and using metaphors like the dark tunnel to manage uncertainty and confusion during the creative process.

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In his book Creativity Inc, Catmull shared a letter he once received from animator Austin Madison.

Acquired

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Acquired

The book was highly recommended for both its inside glimpse into Pixar and its principles of running a creative organization. The book gives behind the scenes glimpses into rewrites of movies and the principles of running a creative organization in a repeatable way.

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Oh man, how would you not read that? I know I'm shocked. Sinful that we did a Pixar episode and I uh I never read it. So good. It's so great.

— Episode: Pinduoduo

Episode: Pinduoduo

The book was highly recommended for both its inside glimpse into Pixar and its principles of running a creative organization. The book gives behind the scenes glimpses into rewrites of movies and the principles of running a creative organization in a repeatable way.

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Oh man, how would you not read that? I know I'm shocked. Sinful that we did a Pixar episode and I uh I never read it. So good. It's so great.

It's just it's a great freaking read. I would love to go back and reread it having read Seven Powers now, and particularly the cornered resource power in the example, the Pixar Brain Trust.

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