Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity

Break free from generic advice and discover the creative power of owning your journey

Hugh MacLeod

8 Key Insights

About This Book

Dare to create on your own terms—'Ignore Everybody' delivers hard-won insights into creativity, resilience, and building work worth doing. Through punchy, humorous, and deeply honest advice, readers unlock permission to pursue personal projects, weather adversity, and find unique value in their own voice. This book transforms creative struggle into meaningful growth, guiding you to value sovereignty over popularity and longevity over quick wins. Whether you're a budding artist, entrepreneur, or restless professional, discover why stamping your signature on your work matters more than chasing trends or waiting for approval. Start your journey: original, authentic, and truly yours.

About the Author

Hugh MacLeod is a renowned cartoonist, author, and creative business thinker whose work has inspired millions to break through creative blocks. Known for his witty 'cartoons on the back of business cards,' Hugh’s distinctive style merges art with business insight. He’s built a global audience through his blog, gapingvoid.com, and has worked as a corporate marketer, blogger, and consultant. Hugh’s real-world wisdom—honed in New York’s creative scene and through his own personal reinventions—makes him a trusted guide for anyone seeking to carve their own creative path.

Biggest Takeaway

Applying these principles helps you build confidence in your own creative instincts and develop a mindset that values persistence, independence, and honest self-evaluation above trends or external validation. You'll gain tools for pushing through resistance, managing practical realities like earning a living, and staying committed over the long haul. Expect to unlock more satisfaction in your work, build resilience against setbacks, and find genuine joy in your creative process—resulting in more original, compelling contributions in any field.