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  • Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk

  • And Other Truths About Being Creative
  • By: Danielle Krysa
  • Narrated by: Danielle Krysa
  • Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (41 ratings)

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Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk

By: Danielle Krysa
Narrated by: Danielle Krysa
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Summary

This book is duct tape for the mouth of every artist's inner critic. Silencing that stifling voice once and for all, this salve for creatives introduces 10 truths they must face in order to defeat self-doubt. Each encouraging chapter deconstructs a pivotal moment on the path to success - fear of the blank page, the dangers of jealousy, sharing work with others - and explains how to navigate roadblock.

Packed with helpful anecdotes, thoughts from successful creatives, and practical exercises gleaned from Danielle Krysa's years of working with professional and aspiring artists, this audiobook arms listeners with the most essential tool for their toolbox: the confidence they need to get down to business and make good work.

©2016 Danielle Krysa (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

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"Creative people beset by self doubt are fortunate to have feisty author-narrator Danielle Krysa help transform an unwelcome inner critic to their very own inner cheerleader! Krysa tackles the obstacles that artists of all mediums encounter after the endearing confidence and enthusiasm of creating art in childhood disappears with maturity. She's quick to point out that the inner critic is NOT the same as constructive criticism which can be helpful and greatly aid the creative process. Simple exercises are introduced to help listeners become their own cheerleaders when self criticism or a creative block strikes. Krysa adds depth when she interviews professional artists who also admit to self doubt. Everyone can hear themselves in these anecdotes. Krysa's infectious humor and clever word choices add to the listening pleasure along with her final admonition that by not trying to overcome internal criticism, the critic wins." ( AudioFile Magazine)

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Nothing like it

As a recent fine art graduate, now trying my hand at design, this listen was invaluable! To hear others who have stood in front of the same hurdles was the uplift I needed. So nice to know I can listen to it whenever I need that creative boost.

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Being an artist....

Great book, allows you to look into yourself and reassure that what you do is worth doing and how to push negative thoughts away. I would recommend it to anyone who likes using different range of medications to express not just themselves. I’m an interior designer and really connected with the content so don’t worry if you are not an “artist” because at the end of the day what really matters is you and your passion for creativity.

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excellent kick start when your creativity is lost

easy to listen to, realistic, Frank & genuine - a great boost when your feeling a bit lost sinking without creativity - thank you one of the best books for a long time :-)

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Really useful and light heart

Easy to listen to, with great tips. Want to listen to her other book now

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Absolutely fantastic

Honestly this book is fantastic . As s creative myself it's like she speaks my mind and what is constantly buzzing around up there ! Reading it and now listening to it has allowed me to take control of my inner critic , my creative journey and also my professional development. Strongly recommended for anyone struggling with creative doubt ! And I would say to actually buy the book too and have those post-it's ready 🙂

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A great starting point for creatives

Very motivating to listen to, not all the points were beneficial to me and my situation which is difficult to filter through when listening but some great points and a good starting point to anyone who is dealing with creativity issues and an inner critic! Definitely recommend a listen!

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