Evil Plans is the second book by Hugh MacLeod, writer of the famous How To Be Creative manifesto which eventually turned into his first book Ignore Everybody. Not sure what it is, but something about Hugh and his writing just gets me off my feet and wanting to go do shit. I've already interrupted myself at least 2 or 3 times through this extremely short book because I was so inspired to start working on stuff.

I promised myself not to write about this book until I was done reading it, but here I am, 98% of the way through and I just couldn't help but write something down. The following excerpt is what got me out of bed onto my keyboard:

I've had my fair share of crappy jobs, as have we all. You know what? I never hated a job because of what it took from me — all jobs take a lot from you, especially the best ones.

I hated a job because it never allowed me to give enough to the world.

It explained everything. It was never about me "not appreciating the opportunities" I have. It was never about the salary, the title, the "experience," the "leadership opportunities." Fuck. That. Shit. All I ever wanted was the feeling that I am doing everything I possibly can to give as much as I can to this world. And not just to reach a local maximum by grabbing the closest easiest path to success, but to really find the global maximum output of my life.

Maybe I'll crash and burn along the way somewhere, but I can at least say I tried. What've you got to say?

So if you haven't bought the book yet, get it at Amazon. (Also if you're a student you can get free 2-day shipping with Amazon Student) I've already bought a kindle edition for myself an a print copy for a dear friend.

Meanwhile, I'm gonna go finish the last few pages and be back bright and early tomorrow working on some more awesomeness for noodles. I'll be back to update y'all then.