AC #162: Die Empty

Your only job as an artist is to empty yourself every day.

To die empty. To divest yourself of whatever is inside of you.

Todd Henry

Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.

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4 Comments

Nvegamarrero on January 13, 2011 at 7:39 pm

What an awesome concept. I couldn’t agree more .Thank you for all the information you provide for us
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- Todd Henry on January 13, 2011 at 8:39 pm
  
  Thanks so much – glad it’s helpful!
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Chris Hart on April 4, 2013 at 5:41 pm

This was a particularly inspiring episode, ‘Die Empty’ is definitely a new mantra!
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- Todd Henry on April 4, 2013 at 9:08 pm
  
  And…it’s the title of my next book. :)
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