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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Creativity arises from a balance of introspection and dialogue with others.
Chapter 3: Great creative partnerships balance both similarities and differences between two people effectively.
Chapter 4: As members of a creative duo, you must be present, and have confidence, trust, and faith in your partner.
Chapter 5: Ritual forms the foundation upon which creative partners build their strong relationship.
Chapter 6: Creative pairs come in different types, with different ways partners can influence each other effectively.
Chapter 7: Establishing healthy distance between partners is necessary for the relationship to run smoothly.
Chapter 8: Competition and conflict between partners are essential to the creative process.
Chapter 9: The same reason can explain both the beginning and the end of a relationship.
Chapter 10: Even when a relationship ends, it can sometimes be hard to truly let go.
Description
Despite the myth of the “lone genius,” behind every creative type there is often a creative partner. Powers of Two explores the idea of the creative pair, examining the relationship of creativity and the brain, while drawing heavily on examples of celebrated creative duos such as The Beatles’ John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Apple Computer’s Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and South Park’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Who Should Listen
- Creators of all stripes who want to better understand creative collaboration
- Anyone interested in couples’ psychology
- Anyone searching for a suitable creative partner for projects