Shut Your Monkey - by Danny Gregory (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Hear that voice inside your head? The one that nitpicks all your new ideas? That's your monkey. This hypercritical little critter loves to make you second-guess yourself. It stirs up doubt. It kills your creativity. But it can be stopped. And acclaimed author Danny Gregory is here to show you how. After battling it out with his own monkey, he knows how to shut yours down. Gregory provides insight into the inner workings of your inner critic and teaches you how to put it in its place. Soon you'll be able to silence that voice and do what you want to do--create. Now follow his lead and Shut Your Monkey.

Review Quotes

"It's well written, totally relatable...and it really puts out a message that empowers you to give everything your all rather than listen to that Monkey in your brain that's getting in your way.... I found that this book did an absolutely wonderful job of being both informative and understanding in its message." --The Tipsy Writer "Refreshing... Gregory writes in a no-nonsense, straightforward tone that sets it apart from books that coddle you through the truth. If you're willing to put in the work, then Shut Your Monkey can change your life. So keep a copy wherever you do your most creative work. It'll be there when you need it." --Superhero You

About the Author

Danny Gregory has spent three decades as one of New York's leading advertising creative directors and has created award-winning, global campaigns for clients like Chase, JPMorgan, American Express, IBM, Burger King, Ford, Chevron and many others. Danny has written many internationally best-selling books on art and creativity. He is also co-founder of Sketchbook Skool, an online creativity school that has inspired tens of thousands of students around the world. He is a frequent speaker on creativity at schools and corporations around the world. For more, visit dannygregory.com.