Inspiration

Inspiration propels us. It s the basis of every accomplishment. But the idea that it simply falls into your lap is a myth. Inspiration doesn t come to us in a gust of wind, only to disappear into the mist again. You make it happen; it s a reward for work that you ve already done. The combination of perspiration and inspiration takes you to where you want to go.In this ode to what is perhaps the brain s greatest achievement, Ap Dijksterhuis explains, with a storyteller s verve, what inspiration is, why we have it, how it works and how to get it. Drawing upon on the most up-to-date research in neuroscience and psychology, he shows how inspiration stands in relation to creativity, motivation, curiosity and the overall functioning of the brain.Ultimately, inspiration is not a privilege granted to a talented few: everyone who chooses inspiration will benefit from it. Including you.