Christoph Niemann once said, “Creativity is like chasing chickens.” Author Maria Popova pointed out that sometimes it can feel like being chased by angry, menacing chickens! To gain insights on fear and creativity, Popova shares five favorite books on the creative process. In The War Of Art, Steven Pressfield asks, “Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do.” Art and Fear, by David Bayles and Ted Orland, The Creative Habit, by Twyla Tharp, The Courage to Create, by Rollo May, and Trust the Process, by Shaun McNiff also indicate that fear can be a good thing.Read the full article here: 5 Timeless Books Of Insight On Fear And The Creative Process