The Book of Last Resort - book foreword - how did we get here?
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
Release Date: 12/29/2023
The Book of Last Resort - book foreword - how did we get here?
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
This section containes the foreword by Rachel Meyers, which addresses some burning questions, such as: how we got here - and why you should - or shouldn't - listen to this book. "Jon was haunted by writing projects he hadn’t finished, guitar lessons he hadn’t practiced enough for, creative endeavors he hadn’t even started. He was longing for a different existence, one that centered on his creative self. That longing was terrifying. And contagious. What I didn’t know then was that Jon was testing out the theories and methods you are about to read in this book."
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Embrace your subversive creative power - section 2
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 2) containes the chapters: - Embrace Your Subversive Creative Power - Who the Heck Is Jon Reed?
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The social noise threatens our creative endeavors - section 3
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 3) containes the chapters: The Social Noise Threatens Our Creative Endeavors Your Creative Work Thrives on Free “Free” Isn’t Defeat – It’s About Using Digital to Build an Audience Niches Cut Through the Noise The Grateful Dead Didn’t Fight Free – Neither Should We Building Platforms – Why Bother? Creative Manifestation – Cultivate the Edge Master What You’re Good At, Not...
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Rise above the noise, and find your greatness - section 4
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 4) containes the chapters: To Rise Above the Noise, Find Your Greatness The Cult of Celebrity and the Attention Economy Crossroads The Social Noise Vortex Drowns out the Mediocre The World Craves Artists Who Did the Reckoning Creative Manifestation – Cultivate the Edge Master What You’re Good At, Not What You Want to Be Good At
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Unplug or all is lost: filter or fail - section 5
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 5) containes the chapters: Routine Destroys “Someday" Unplug or All Is Lost – Filter, or Fail Sever the Link Between Art and Commerce Popular Success Is Unlikely – and Irrelevant The Strange Redemption of “Enough” Your Day Job Can’t Suck
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Pull gold from the feedback loop, and lose the BS - section 6
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 6) containes the chapters: Pull Gold from the Feedback Loop – and Lose the BS The Artistic Perils of Friendship The Creative Virtues of Selfishness The Strange Logic of “Paint Yourself First” Art Contre Love – Relationships Can Lift You, or They Can Sink You Sacrifice over Gratification – The Art of Saying “No” Giving (Hypothetical) Blood – A Last Resort Jumpstart Your Art –...
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Your success better be weird enough - section 7
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 7) containes the chapters: Your Success Better Be Weird Enough Face the Truth with Asher Lev – and Find Your Flow No Excuses – Punk Rock Your Way Forward Degrees Don’t Make Your Art – Punk Rock Your Learning Too Curation is a Creative Discipline
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Make your own social media rules - section 8
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 8) containes the chapters: Put Social Media on a Diet – or It Will Hurt You Artistically Unplugging and the Power of Deep Work Social Objects Want to Be Free – Put Them to Work Piracy Is Real – Don’t Let It Break You Make Your Own Social Media Rules
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On art in dangerous times - section 9
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 9) containes the chapters: Scrape Deep – or Face the Creative Consequences Creativity is an Excavation On Political Activism, Self-Deception, and Art in Dangerous Times
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The necessary redemption of losing your illusions - section 10
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio edition
Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 10) containes the chapters: The Necessary Redemption of Losing Your Illusions If You Want to Make Big Art, Live a Big Life Don’t Chase Love – Chase Your Muse Instead The Wrap – Buy Your Ticket, and Ride It Out
info_outlineThis section containes the foreword by Rachel Meyers, which addresses some burning questions, such as: how we got here - and why you should - or shouldn't - listen to this book.
"Jon was haunted by writing projects he hadn’t finished, guitar lessons he hadn’t practiced enough for, creative endeavors he hadn’t even started. He was longing for a different existence, one that centered on his creative self. That longing was terrifying. And contagious. What I didn’t know then was that Jon was testing out the theories and methods you are about to read in this book."