Going to events and meeting new mentors and collaborators is important. So is taking time to pursue independent learning. Below NY Creative Interns brings you some of our top book picks for helping you pursue your creative passions and starting your dream career as soon as possible.

Linchpin

By Seth Godin

Why: Because you need to know how to make sure that you’ll never get fired and create awesome work.

Evil Plans

By Hugh Macleod

Why: Because you need the confidence to do your own thing and ignore haters.

Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality

By Scott Belsky

Why: Because you need the tools and systems to make your ideas come to life.

What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20

By Tina Seelig

Why: Because you need to learn how to truly think creatively.

Save the Assistants: A Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Workplace

By Lilit Marcus

Why: Because you need to learn how to navigate your first real work environment.

How To Win Friends and Influence People

By Dale Carnegie

Why: Because you need to learn these essential people skills.

All these books I’ve read in full and can confidently say they’ve had an impact on my life. What books have inspired you to follow your dreams? Let us know in the comments.