Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life Kindle Edition

Once I started reading I literally couldn't put Feck Purfuction down.I feel like in this book James approaches some of the most fundamental parts of being a creative—an artist, designer, writer, etc.—with brutal honesty and what he describes as a "radical" sense. The ideas shared in the book are certainly different, what James clarifies as "dangerous", because they're the types of insights others simply aren't willing to tell you.He covers things like: don't worry what other people want, worry about what you want. Or: fail more, because that's how you're going to learn best. Or even: screw the high-paying job, do what makes you come alive because that's what the world needs (and interestingly enough it's often what we need as individuals too).The book is broken down into short chapters highlighting different ideas. James shares his life experience and really drives home the importance of "feck purfuction", that is: the notion that creating is an act best served by simply doing it, not waiting around for circumstances to be right or for your talents to be world-class. Just get out there and make a mess, as James says.

Do you know James Victore? I do, although, we've never met in person. So, as an emerging artist, I’m a fan, a follower and the recipient of James’ good advice and ruminations for the past four or five years. Beware, this review could be considered biased, however, that can hardly stop me.James worked on this book in the wee hours of the morning on his porch while drinking coffee … the sun was far from rising … his new baby daughter, his pre-school son and his lovely wife were still dreaming away; this is just a teeny tiny (out of hundreds/maybe thousands) examples of his grit and determination and how to get important things done. If you are a Creative .. . or, if your talent is tucked away in your little finger … this book will kickstart any ambition you wish to bring to the surface…. and, at the same time, make you a better person for it. James doesn’t mince any words, he gets directly to the core of the matter and will motivate you beyond motivation. He can make you laugh out loud and he can make you cry…. he’s outrageous and sensitive all rolled into one groovy guy.This book is an easy and entertaining read accompanied by lots of pages of his creative and artistic renderings. Don’t wait; do yourself a favor and order a copy; you won’t regret it. - Cathy W., Indianapolis, IN

If you are looking for another self-help book to push you to be better this is not the one you are looking for.If you are looking for a book that will kick you hard in the heart and nether regions and force you to think differently about everything you work on then you should read this and then get ready to work.A must-read for anyone feeling lost, confused or down on where they are in life. For anyone who knows there is more in them than what they punch a clock every day to do. For anyone wanting to do more with their life.Buy it. Read it. Do the work. Oh, and of course have fun!

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  I feel like this book has been a long time coming. James Victore has been challenging and encouraging creatives to embrace their weirdness and ignore the status quo in favor of their own voices. Not only is this book a perfect compilation of all of what I would consider James' best ideas and advice for the creative life, but it is also an incredible resource for anyone wanting to get a shift in their perspective. From "Your parents were wrong" to "kill your phone" to "I'm a fake" and "Make work that matters" James is unashamed, brutally honest, and practical. Each idea is challenging to things that I have struggled with or still struggle with and it's such a refreshing change of pace in the creative realm. It's also a really portable size, design and layout make me want to read it and re-read it and leave it on my coffee table for everyone to check out. Thanks for sharing your own lessons for yourself with all of us James, I'm looking forward to wearing this book out!

This is one of the best books I’ve read on the topic of productivity, personal improvement, and inspiration. I’m recommending it to my friends, my managers, and my employees.This book is a straight-talking kick in the pants to ignite and inspire you to become your best self. Personally, I’ve had a stagnant, unfulfilled feeling in the pit of my stomach for some time. I have ideas, I have desires, but my fear of failure, fear of putting myself out there, and fear of falling short of perfection have fully halted me from action. Victore lays down the truth about the reality of our fears in this book, and I mean the TRUTH, in a way that I have not encountered thus far and that I needed to hear. My biggest takeaway is that this book helped me see that I’m overthinking myself into a life I don’t want, because I’m afraid I’ll fail and fall further away from the life I do want, when all that I really need to do to have the life I do want is to get out of my own way and choose to live it.

James Victore is pushy in the best way possible! He pushes his opinion on the page and then he is practical because he teaches you how to do the same thing in order to live a creative, authentic, passionate life! I love his challenge to "Find my own damn opinion!" It so simple and yet so challenging for me as a woman who has been taught how to be "nice" and as a professional who travels in circles where opinions and judgments are often demonized. Wisdom and insight live right at the edge of our opinions and James shows the way! Read this book!

I just finished devouring this book. I didn’t want it to be over but I kept going anyway. I have goosebumps. I wish it was the day the book arrived and I could begin again. Thanks for writing this, James, it’s exactly what I needed and came along just in time. I’m sure I’ll revisit it whenever I forget the truth that lies within its colorful pages. To those of you with your finger hovering over the “buy it now” button...click it already.

This book is genius. James Victore shares 77 dangerous ideas on the business of life. The book is quirky, funny, creative, profound, authentic, genuine and simply brilliant.James is a creative genius and a genius creative. He's made a book packed full of wiseness and wisdom that makes you wonder.Brilliant.Buy more than one. One for keeps and extra to gift.It's a work of art and a work of heart.

James Victore is a great guy, I wish I discovered Jim earlier in my life. When I got this book I was a bit hesitant as it might just be another advice book. But it's different. It actually makes you stop and think. His approach is hard hitting. And in a way that just makes you want to go and be. This book will not let you walk away unchanged.

Such a great book, well written, beautifully designed, the best book on design (and life) since George Lois's 'Damn Good Advice'. A must for design students and practising designers alike, or, anyone who thinks that maybe things aren't going the way they want them to yet!

Pithy and playful. Grab life by the horns. Put everything into it. And “relax”. Advice or reminders for creative adventure.

I enjoyed this although it felt more like a list of advice rather than a fully formed book. It was good to listen to it with his voice as an audiobook as I felt I could get his message clearer