Let's face it: we love a good story-the twists and turns, the surprise endings, the unforgettable characters-but have you ever paused to think about your own story?
Who's telling it? Where's it heading? And why doesn't it feel as exciting as the ones you read or watch? No dragons, no spaceships, no time travel-seriously!
Have you ever felt like your own story lost its plot? Maybe you've taken a wrong turn and wandered too far off the map. Or perhaps you've been stuck in a dull cycle, just waiting for the real you to break free from the monotony of the daily grind.
Good news: your story can be just as wonderful and fulfilling as the ones you read about-it all begins on the path of the Endless Creative.
As we explore the three parts of the creative journey through the lens of storytelling, you'll discover a calling that is bigger, better, and closer than you'd ever imagined.
On this adventure, you'll hear new stories, overcome obstacles, grow creatively, and maybe even have some fun along the way.
A word of caution: it won't always be easy-or safe. After all, there's a dragon inside (don't say I didn't warn you)!
Will you emerge victorious?
Will you discover your calling?
Will you close this book forever changed?*
There's only one way to find out...
*I mean, changed on the inside. Don't expect to grow wings and fly or shoot lasers from your eyes. But if that somehow happens, whoa awesome!
Aaron (AP) Lambert is a creative professional who helps other creatives achieve more and find purpose in their work. Ever since his youth in Southern California, the creative force has been a major part of his life. Whether it was drawing pages full of alien creatures and their habitats, writing stories about the future, or crafting games from paper and cardboard, he was passionate about inventing new worlds for others to explore. During high school, after discovering a free level editor for one of his favorite computer games, he joined an online community of dedicated fans who created and released their own missions for anyone to play. During that time, he learned the value of creative support (both given and received) and the power of storytelling through the experience of a game. Aaron studied Media Arts and Animation at The Art Institute of California in San Diego, receiving his bachelor's degree in 2005. Since then, he's worked for over sixteen years in the animation and entertainment industry. He's worked on hundreds of video game titles including Gears of War, Left 4 Dead, Dead Space, Uncharted, Call of Duty, Injustice, Mortal Kombat, Rogue Company, and Resident Evil. He's also worked on some films like Invictus, Tron Legacy, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Spiderman: Far From Home. Not to mention a few commercials (like that first Kia Soul commercial with the dancing hamsters and the robots), and even an animated YouTube channel. While he's explored many creative pursuits, he still holds a special love for stories-whether he's telling his kids a tale about a hot dog named Frank who washed up on a beach or working in his day job animating characters for games and films. Aaron also enjoys hiking, foosball, board game nights, Smash Bros tournaments, and hanging out at the local brewery or coffee shop with a few good friends. He lives in Northern Arizona with his amazing wife, four incredible kids, fourteen adventurous chickens (but who's counting?), and a dog named Zalu, who loves people as much as a canine possibly can. While he spends much of his time writing or designing games, he usually has a few other projects in the hopper. You can find out more about what he's been up to at: www.creativeandbeyond.com
