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"There is no getting around the business of art, according to Arsham, so you might as well master it. 'The game is there,' he writes. 'Either you play it or it plays you.' Wise up, reader." —New York Times Inspiration is for amateurs. I’m a professional artist: I wake up every day and go to work. This is the mindset that transformed Daniel Arsham from a student scraping by in his Brooklyn studio into one of the most sought-after artists of his generation. In Future Relic, he breaks through the mystique of the art world and shows what it really takes to make it in any creative endeavor. From a childhood in Miami working with his first camera in the wake of Hurricane Andrew’s devastation, to formative student years at Cooper Union in New York, to collaborations with Merce Cunningham and Pharrell Williams, to designing for Christian Dior and the Cleveland Cavaliers: Arsham shares the stories that built him and his work to where they are today. This isn't a romanticized memoir, it’s a master class–a brutally honest and practical handbook for anyone pursuing an artistic career. As we follow his path through the highs and the lows, the breakthroughs and the rejections, we also learn the art of the grind: how to get a gallery, why you need a great lawyer, how to run a creative business, and why surrounding yourself with ambitious, successful people is non-negotiable. Inside, you'll discover: How to land gallery representation without connections or an MFAThe business fundamentals that turned a studio practice into a global brandNegotiation tactics for licensing deals and brand partnerships worth millionsFinancial frameworks for scaling from solo artist to studio team of 20+The rejection-to-opportunity system that turned every "no" into career fuelBehind-the-scenes breakdowns of projects with Dior Men's, Pokémon × Uniqlo, and Porsche Sustainable creative success isn't about waiting for lightning to strike. It's about showing up, doing the work, and never giving up on your vision.

nstant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller. Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider's perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities. "An essential companion." - Fei-Fei Li "An important read." -Bill Gates "Brilliant mind. Compassionate heart. Bold ideas...Read this book!" -Van Jones "Refreshingly optimistic and welcome perspective." - Ariana Huffington "A fascinating and insightful book." -Yuval Noah HarariAs taught at UPenn's Wharton and Stanford.

Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities. As taught at UPenn's Wharton and Stanford. Superagency offers a roadmap for using AI inclusively and adaptively to improve our lives and create positive change. While acknowledging challenges like disinformation and potential job changes, the book focuses on AI’s immense potential to increase individual agency and create better outcomes for society as a whole. Imagine AI tutors personalizing education for each child, researchers rapidly discovering cures for diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer, and AI advisors empowering people to navigate complex systems and achieve their goals. Hoffman and co-author, tech and culture writer Greg Beato envision a world where these possibilities, and many more, become a reality. Superagency challenges conventional fears, inviting us to view the future through a lens of opportunity, rather than fear. It’s a call to action – to embrace AI with excitement and actively shape a world where human ingenuity and the power of AI combine to create something extraordinary. Entrepreneur Reid Hoffman is a co-founder of LinkedIn, Inflection AI, and Manas AI. He is also host of the podcasts Possible and Masters of Scale.

Instant New York Times bestseller! Learn how to overcome anxiety, self-doubt, and self-sabotage without needing to rely on motivation or willpower. Now in a beautiful, expanded edition with even more personalized guidance. In this book, you'll discover the root cause of all psychological and emotional suffering and how to achieve freedom of mind to effortlessly create the life you've always wanted to live. Although pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. This book offers a completely new paradigm and understanding of where our human experience comes from, allowing us to end our own suffering and create how we want to feel at any moment. New in this expanded edition: New chapters addressing reader questions and feedback Journaling prompts and contemplative exercises to let go of negative ruminative thinking Original poetry to uplift, encourage, and inspire In This Book, You'll Discover: The root cause of all psychological and emotional suffering and how to end it How to become unaffected by negative thoughts and feelings How to experience unconditional love, peace, and joy in the present, no matter your external circumstances How to instantly create a new experience of life if you don't like the one you're in right now How to break free from negative thought loops How to let go of anxiety, self-doubt, self-sabotage, and self-destructive habits How to effortlessly create from a state of abundance, flow, and ease How to develop the superpower of being okay with uncertainty How to access your intuition and inner wisdom beyond the limitations of thinking No matter what has happened to you, where you are from, or what you have done, you can still find total peace, unconditional love, complete fulfillment, and an abundance of joy in your life. No person is an exception to this. Darkness only exists because of the light, which means even in our darkest hour, light must exist. Within these pages, you'll find timeless wisdom to empower you with the understanding of our mind's infinite potential to create any experience of life we want, regardless of external circumstances. Don't Believe Everything You Think is not about rewiring your brain, rewriting your past, or positive thinking. We cannot solve our problems with the same level of consciousness that created them. Tactics are temporary. An expansion of consciousness is permanent. This book was written to help you go beyond your thinking and discover the truth of what you already intuitively know deep inside your soul.

A Best Non-Fiction Book of 2024 from The Next Big Idea Book Club and National Bestseller. From Seth Godin, one of the world's most influential business thinkers and bestselling author of This is Marketing, comes an essential guide to thinking strategically in a complex, ever-changing world. "With his signature clarity and brevity, the marketing maven presents memorable, practical advice for making smarter plans." -Adam Grant, author of Think Again In this unique and thought-provoking book, Godin shares insights on strategy through a series of powerful reflections and observations that will reshape how you approach problems, make decisions, and create change. "Creating tomorrow by repeating yesterday is not a useful way forward." "Every strategy requires choice. And those choices often involve saying 'no' to things we could do, but won't do." "It's not easy to persuade someone to want what you want. It's much more productive to find people who already want to go where you'd like to take them." This is Strategy is a modern classic that offers perspectives you'll find yourself returning to again and again. Rather than providing step-by-step formulas, Godin offers something more valuable: a new way of seeing and thinking about the challenges you face. You'll discover how to: - Identify your "smallest viable audience" and make remarkable work they can't ignore - Understand and influence the systems shaping our world - Prioritize long-term thinking over instant gratification - Make smart, purposeful choices that shape a better tomorrow Who this book is for: - Leaders who want to think more deeply about their impact - Entrepreneurs tired of conventional business advice - Change-makers seeking lasting transformation in their career and community - Anyone feeling stuck in outdated systems and looking for a fresh perspective Strategy turns our effort into impact. Your journey to better thinking starts here.

The debut book from 831 Stories, a modern romantic fiction company that prioritizes pleasure reading and the genre’s enthusiastic fans. Maya was a rising star in the political world until her ex-husband’s high-profile sex scandal nearly derailed her career. Landing a gubernatorial candidate is the fresh start she desperately needs – a chance to focus on meaningful work and leave the drama behind. But then an email from her past sends her world spinning: Charlie, former lead singer of Mischief, the boy band that fueled her teenage obsession, is staging a solo comeback and wants Maya’s help to make it happen. Turns out, she likes the grown-up Charlie and his genuine engagement with the world. Maya’s not about to ditch her political ambitions for a teenage crush, but if she can leverage Charlie to draw attention to the policies she cares about, shouldn’t she give it a try?