Reading List

My reading list for this year aims to broaden my knowledge across various fields. These books include topics like animation, design, business, and creative thinking to help me grow in my career as a children's content creator while also fueling my passion for photography and architecture.

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1. "Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs" by Ken Kocienda - A look into the creative process behind one of the most innovative companies.
    

2. "The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail" by Clayton M. Christensen - A classic book on business strategy that explores why companies lose market leadership when faced with disruptive innovation.
    

3. "The Business of Media Distribution" by Jeff Ulin - Insights into how to navigate the complexities of media distribution in the entertainment industry.
    

4. "Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting" by Robert McKee - Essential reading for mastering the art of storytelling.
    

5. "Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen" by Donald Miller - A guide to effective branding strategies that connect with audiences.
    

6. "The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles" by Steven Pressfield - Inspiration for overcoming creative hurdles and unlocking potential.
    

7. "Preschool Clues: Raising Smart, Inspired, and Engaged Kids in a Screen-Filled World" by Angela Santomero - Insights from the creator of Blue's Clues on creating engaging educational content for children.
    

8. "Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb - Concepts that relate to business resilience and strategies for thriving in uncertainty.
    

9. "The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses" by Eric Ries - Strategies for building a sustainable, innovative business.
    

10. "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson - A detailed biography that delves into the life, creativity, and vision of one of the greatest innovators of our time.