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What book has marked you as a creative or had a real impact on the way you think?
One that really stayed with me is Citizen First, Designer Second by Rejane Dal Bello.
For many reasons, but especially because it made me think more about long-term impact as a creative. It also sparked a deeper interest in social design and the role our work can play beyond clients.
There are so many books that shape us in different ways.
What’s yours?
Interesting perspective. The best books don’t just teach skills — they recalibrate how you evaluate problems.
That’s such a good way to put it. The real impact is in how they reshape your thinking, not just your skills.
Exactly. Skills age, but thinking compounds.
That shift in perspective is what really sticks.
Book cover for reference 😉
This resonates deeply. Books like Show Your Work, The Alchemist, and Ikigai have influenced how I see creativity—not just as output, but as purpose, consistency, and responsibility over time.
I’ve had the opportunity to read The Alchemist and Ikigai. Ikigai was also a big one for me in terms of understanding purpose and long-term direction.
I haven’t read Show Your Work yet, but I’ll definitely take a look! Thanks so much for sharing 🙌
Citizen First, Designer Second is such a great pick, Rejane really challenges how you think about the purpose behind creative work.
Yes! It reframes creativity as something much more intentional and long term.
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That sounds interesting. I’ve found a few books on that theme, who’s the author?
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