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Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives

Adam J. Kurtz
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Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Adam J. Kurtz

Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Philosophy

Education
Setting

2010s

Theme
Language
Topic
Philosophy

Arts & Culture

Business & Economics
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives by Adam J. Kurtz offers a collection of handwritten essays providing guidance and encouragement for creative individuals. The book presents practical advice and motivation, emphasizing personal growth and embracing imperfections in a straightforward and relatable manner.

Inspirational

Humorous

Playful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,280 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Adam J. Kurtz's Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives delivers practical guidance with a humorous tone, resonating well with creative individuals. The book's vibrant design and straightforward advice are praised, though some readers find its insights overly simple or lacking depth. Overall, it serves as an uplifting, visually engaging resource for creatives.

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Who Should Read Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives?

Creative professionals seeking motivation and practical advice will enjoy Things Are What You Make of Them by Adam J. Kurtz. Fans of Austin Kleon's Steal Like an Artist or Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic may find this book similarly inspiring for its candid and relatable guidance.

4.3

2,280 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Philosophy

Education
Setting

2010s

Theme
Language
Topic
Philosophy

Arts & Culture

Business & Economics
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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