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Carolyn Gregoire is a writer who specializes in neuroscience, psychology and spirituality. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Scientific American, Time magazine and the New Republic.

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It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be (2003) offers sage advice to anyone interested in turning their grand ambitions into reality. Paul Arden takes readers behind the scenes of the advertising world to reveal the best and most effective techniques for pitching ideas and getting the client to say yes. Throughout, Arden encourages creative minds to think big and break away from the mundane and mediocre.

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Paul Arden is a creative mastermind with over 30 years’ experience in the advertising industry. He’s worked with major companies such as Toyota, British Airways and Fuji to create some of the most successful advertising campaigns in Britain. He is also the author of Whatever You Think, Think The Opposite (2006) and God Explained in a Taxi Ride (2007).

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The Accidental Creative (2011) explains how you can unleash and manage your individual creativity. The book posits that everyone has the potential to be creative, though many lack the tools to act on this creativity. This book describes how to achieve maximum creativity and provides you with techniques to help you create consistently and effortlessly.

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Todd Henry is an international speaker, coach and author, as well as the founder and CEO of Accidental Creative, a consultancy firm that promotes personal development and creativity. In 2006, he began The Accidental Creative, a highly successful business podcast, before publishing his ideas in book form.

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