Best Reads 2024 at BCIT Library: Self Improvement & Creativity

"Getting stuck in life is a guarantee. Staying stuck is a choice. In The Art of Changing Course, amputee, diabetic record-holding powerlifter, and renowned motivational speaker and author Chris Ruden provides a clear-cut process that walks readers through digestible, actionable stages to get unstuck, allowing you to rise beyond simple awareness of the desire to change and become the person you truly want to be."

"Many writers have chronicled the habits of superstars who accomplish great things. This book reveals how anyone can rise to achieve greater things. The true measure of your potential is not the height of the peak you've reached, but how far you've climbed to get there."

"Daron K. Roberts, a former NFL coach turned leadership advisor and author, presents an invigorating approach to achieving your most ambitious goals through the accumulation of small victories. Daron shares his insights on harnessing the power of Microwins--modest, manageable successes that collectively pave the way to significant triumphs."

"An inspiring new exploration of how to maximize your life, your work, and your productivity"

"A clear, accessible, and fun guide on everything it takes to land a job."

"What Would It Be Like to Restore Sanity? What would it be like to work together again in creative and generous ways? What would it be like to be curious about who you're with rather than judging or fearing them? What would it be like to engage together in exploring possibilities rather than withdrawing in conflict or disagreement? What would it be like to be working well together?"

"With Creative Endurance learn how to reframe the obstacles of everyday life and work into exciting creative opportunities."

"Dive into the captivating world of ink painting with Inky Meditations and learn to make ink-on-water paintings that come to life like magic"--

"Take your sketching practice to the next level with this practical and inspiring guide to drawing what you see…and beyond. Sketching from life is critical to learning how to draw. It's also an invaluable source of creative inspiration."

"Quickly learn the basics of sketching, form, perspective, and how to create stunning drawings while on the go."

"Make: The Complete Guide to Tinkercad embraces the concept of "learn by doing," using 17 fun projects to transform the reader from a novice into a creator of video assets and objects ready for 3D printing."