Contents

Introduction: On Hero-Making

Part 1: The Inspiration Advantage

Chapter 1: Mysterious Ways 

Chapter 2: There’s a Heart in Your Head 

Chapter 3: The Inspiration Advantage 

Chapter 4: Beware the Muses 

Chapter 5: Science! 

Part 2: The Inspiration Playbook

Chapter 6: The First Skill of Inspiration: Get Delusional 

Chapter 7: The Second Skill of Inspiration: Aim For Action 

Chapter 8: The Third Skill of Inspiration: Show Up To Stir Up 

Chapter 9: The Fourth Skill of Inspiration: Talk Like Music 

Chapter 10: The Fifth Skill of Inspiration: Love, For Real 

Chapter 11: The Sixth Skill of Inspiration: Be True You 

Appendix: 30 Days of Muse Snacks 

Epilogue: Mini-Muse 

Endnotes 

Acknowledgments 

About the Author