December 21, 2010
Looking for some last-minute gifts for the musicians in your lives? Or maybe you're in need a good read to curl up with after the holiday feast. Here are three inspirational books I've read this year:
 | Crush it by Gary Vaynerchuk
If you need inspiration to take your music career to the next level, this book is for you. It is all about following your dreams, "going for it", and building your personal brand. Gary is an expert; in just a few years he has re-written the rules of wine reviewing on his blog winelibrarytv.com, created thousands of dedicated fans, and grown a multi-million dollar business in the process. His passion is infectious, and he shares his secrets while also forcing you to think about what drives you, and how you can accomplish your goals while having fun at the same time.
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Linchpin by Seth Godin
Godin is a master of writing short but profound books and blog posts. In Linchpin, he argues that success on any level depends on being "remarkable", something unique that cannot be replaced. Though he usually targets the business crowd, Linchpin talks a lot about the uniqueness of artists and their work. It will make you think not only of how you can make your music stand out, but every aspect of your career; for example, what can you do to make your next concert an amazing experience that people will talk about? Though a lot of the book rehashes ideas from his blog, I found the book as a whole was cohesive and worth the investment.
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Life by Keith Richards
Some parts of Richard's autobiography are exactly what you'd expect - crazy rock-band stories of excess (sex, drugs, trashing your hotel room). But there is also great advice on the writing process, coming up with a unique sound, and enduring through the hard times. Keith Richards has seen it all, and gives us a backstage view of his wild ride.
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What books are on your radar this Christmas?
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