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!
A. P. 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 making up a song to play on guitar, drawing pages and pages of alien creatures and their habitats, performing a Shakespeare play while dressed in motocross gear, designing board games from cereal boxes, or just throwing unusual ingredients into his lunch (salami and cheese waffle sandwich anyone?), he's always had a penchant for the new and unusual. While he has since explored many creative pursuits, he still holds a special love for stories and the way they connect us.
He's been an animator in the entertainment industry since 2006 and has 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 a popular animated YouTube channel.
Outside of his animation job and creative work, he 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, an exceptional number adventurous chickens, and a dog named Zalu, who loves people as much as a canine possibly can.
Although 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 up to at:
creativeandbeyond.com
