{"product_id":"the-habit-of-noticing-using-creativity-to-make-a-life-and-a-living","title":"The Habit of Noticing: Using Creativity to Make a Life (and a Living)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe concept of work-life balance is anything but foreign in todays hyperconnected society  but what if finding the elusive balance lies not in tuning out  but instead bringing one more key element into our lives? In his new book The Habit of Noticing: Using Creativity to Make a Life (and a Living)  slated for release on Thursday  September 13 at the Business Innovation Factory (BIF) Summit in Providence  R.I. Austin-based singer-songwriter Darden Smith says the secret lies in embracing and using your creativity every day.. Now  in his most adventurous and deeply personal project to date  The Habit of Noticing is Smiths collection of stories that serves as a personal manifesto on the value of art and creativity in daily life. A guidebook for those seeking to bring more creativity into their daily life  Smith dives deep into his inspirations and influences  the importance of commitment and endurance in tough times  and the beauty that comes from finding meaning in your work and your life From my experience  working artists are people with heart and passion; hard workers  self-starters  doers  says Smith. They wake up in the morning looking for a way to make a difference  to tell a story. They follow their words and dreams with action. They create.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44956650799157,"sku":"ByrdShop_1515417174","price":62.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781515417170.jpg?v=1770321887","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-habit-of-noticing-using-creativity-to-make-a-life-and-a-living","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}