What’s a good book to read for a mid-career Creative?

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“Damn Good Advice! (For People with Talent)” by George Lois, or “Where Good Ideas Come From” by Steven Johnson

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Please help me on this!!!


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Hello Tigers
Just joined Tiger Analytics.. had few questions in my mind.
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Hi Fishes,
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