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Bookclub: The Creative Act of Starting a Business, Rick Rubin

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​The Creative Act of Starting a Business
A workshop inspired by Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act

​Most people think entrepreneurship starts with a polished idea.

​In reality, it usually starts with:

  • ​noticing

  • ​experimenting

  • ​following curiosity

  • ​making imperfect things

  • ​developing taste

​This workshop is for students interested in:
creative businesses, side hustles, apparel, food concepts, events, media, branding, small business ideas, or simply learning how to start before feeling “ready.”

​You do NOT need to read the book beforehand.
I’ve already done that part.

​We’ll briefly recap key ideas from the book and then work through a series of fast-paced creative exercises together, including:

  • ​emotional energy audits

  • ​ugly first draft sprints

  • ​constraint-based business concepts

  • ​noticing and observation exercises

​Expect a highly interactive session focused on creativity as a practical entrepreneurial skill.

​No polished idea required. Bring curiosity.

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