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Pathological Perfectionism has been very damaging, and as a result there has been a movement towards increasing acceptance of self and circumstance. Dr. Gena Gorlin argues that this is good, but it is only the first step. She presents a mindset and proposal for how we can pursue excellence in healthier ways—as builders.

Gena Gorlin • The quest for psychological perfection

three pillars of a contented artist’s life: a regular creative practice, taking in lots of art and experiences, and community.

Beth Pickens • Make Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles

This is our neuropsychological home base: to be calm, contented, and caring.

Rick Hanson • Neurodharma

The Wayward Mind by Guy Claxton.

Joe Vitale • Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More

Anxiety is simply insight that we haven’t yet found a productive use for, that hasn’t yet made its way into art or philosophy.

Alain de Botton • The School of Life: An Emotional Education: An Emotional Education

You may produce fewer paintings or novels if you get in the habit of controlling your obsessions, but what you lose in inventory you gain in mental health.

Eric Maisel • Brainstorm

‘Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose or paint can manage to escape the madness, the melancholia, the panic fear which is inherent in the human condition.