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Inventing challenges for yourself, listening to Bulgarian folk music, and getting good at something by doing it over and over and over and over.
In this episode I talk to fine artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon\\xa0who\'s\\xa0best known for her colorful abstract paintings, intricate line drawings, pattern design and hand lettering. She\\u2019s the author of five books (and counting!) and writes a popular daily blog at Today is Going to be Awesome.
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Music
Show Opener: Salt-n-Pepa, Pharrell Williams (with Justin Timberlake), Melanie and Kanye West (feat. Rhymefest)
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) \\u2013 The Beatles
The Analog Kid \\u2013 Rush
All Your Secrets \\u2013 Yo La Tengo
Own It \\u2013 Drake
Within Your Reach \\u2013 The Replacements
Mur stho sme se razigrali (Hey Let\'s Dance) - Bulgarian State Television Female Choir
Show Closer: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Tricky, Dusty Springfield and Isaac Hayes
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Reading List
Owning It: I Am An Artist - by Lisa Congdon
Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist - by Lisa Congdon
Whatever You Are, Be a Good One: 100 Inspirational Quotations Hand-Lettered by Lisa Congdon
A Collection a Day - by Lisa Congdon
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Watch List
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