8 Must Reads for Creative Entrepreneurs
NIONradio Ep. 131
The last 10 years of my design and photography career have led me to some amazing opportunities. I’ve been blessed to photograph brands like Nike, Reebok, Coca-Cola, magazines like Conde Nast Traveler, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, and Jessica Alba. I’m grateful that I still get to wake up every day and make a living creating art. It’s not easy, and trust me if it were everyone would be doing it. I believe in education, and books are a great way to do so. Here are 8 books that have been iconic in developing my career as a creative entrepreneur.
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“You have to figure out the puzzle pieces to put together the life that you want.”
Some things we learn in this podcast:
- Book #1: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield [1:45]
- What is the resistance [2:05]
- Book #2: Real Artists Don’t Starve by Jeff Goins [2:35]
- How to become your own sponsor [3:00]
- Book #3: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon [3:15]
- Why you should read the physical Steal Like an Artist book [3:50]
- Book #4: Show Your Work by Austin Kleon [4:00]
- Book #5: The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss [4:20]
- Why you have to design your own life [4:40]
- Book #6: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi [5:15]
- Why relationships are key [5:30]
- Book #7: The Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday [6:00]
- The importance of creating a platform for yourself [6:30]
- Book #8: Damn Good Advice by Georgie Lois [6:55]
- Why I listen to audiobooks [7:35]
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Nick Onken is a photographer, author, and creative entrepreneur. In NIONradio he dives underneath the hood and into the mind of successful creative entrepreneurs, brilliant business minds, and other highly influential personalities. Discover how to make a living with your art, create your own creative lifestyle, and push past the fears that hold you back. Listen in to get inspired and unlock you inner creative.
