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by Robin Sharma
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Susie deVille
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free
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Buoyant by Susie deVille delivers insights on harnessing creativity and resilience to navigate life's challenges. It encourages embracing curiosity and authenticity to cultivate personal and professional growth, offering practical steps towards a more fulfilling existence.
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Journal your way to possibilities
Do you let your ideas breathe? Imagine the moment a spark of inspiration ignites within you. How often do you let it flourish, evolve, and grow before the voice of your inner critic swoops in, pointing out flaws and convincing you to discard it? This cycle of inner judgment fuels anxiety, stifling creativity and preventing ideas from reaching their potential. But what if you paused, embraced that spark, and allowed yourself to explore without self-imposed barriers? By creating space for possibilities, you unlock a world of opportunity.
One of the most powerful tools for overcoming judgment and negativity is remarkably simple: a journal. Whether it’s a plain dollar-store notebook or a luxurious leather-bound diary, a journal provides a safe, judgment-free space to explore your thoughts, vent frustrations, and take creative risks. It’s a place where you can work through negativity and try out ideas without fear of failure.
Journaling works by shifting your thoughts from chaotic internal loops to tangible words on a page. Writing helps you process emotions, break down the inner critic, and see patterns that might otherwise remain hidden. The key is practice. Regular journaling builds the habit of self-reflection, allowing you to release negativity and develop clarity over time.
Try this exercise: turn your journal sideways and write boldly across the middle, What do I love? What do I live for? Without overthinking, jot down everything that comes to mind. By the time the page is full, you’ll have created a valuable foundation – a personal compass to guide your entrepreneurial journey.
Ready for a deeper dive? On a fresh spread, list your “anchors” – the things weighing you down in business or life. These might be unresolved tasks, persistent worries, or commitments you’ve avoided. You don’t need to solve them immediately. Simply articulating them can bring surprising clarity and a sense of lightness.
Your journey to joyful entrepreneurship begins when you cultivate space for curiosity, embrace creative practice, and confront your inner critic with compassion.
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What is Buoyant about?
Buoyant (2023) is a guide for entrepreneurs and creators to overcome burnout and self-doubt by embracing creativity, curiosity, and self-trust as foundational practices for success. The book introduces art-focused tools and strategies to reconnect with one’s unique vision, voice, and genius, fostering authentic self-expression and innovation.
Who should read Buoyant?
- Entrepreneurs ready to overcome burnout and unlock creativity
- Leaders ready to embrace authenticity and inspiration
- Perfectionists ready to open up to experimentation and play
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