Renaissance of a Boss: Notes from a Creative Reawakening (Original)

Iconic rapper, entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Rick Ross gives his readers an indispensable guide to creativity, reinvention and greatness -- the perfect book to read alongside Ross's new album SET IN STONE.

It's been nearly twenty years since Rick Ross broke out with his 2005 debut single "Hustlin'." Since then, he's cemented his legacy in hip-hop and found success in dozens of endeavors beyond music. But as Ross approaches 50, he finds himself in unfamiliar territory: a mid-life crisis. His first creative rut.

The Renaissance of a Boss is about how Rick Ross rediscovered his spark--and how readers can too. In this book, you'll learn:

- Ross's morning rituals and "Boss habits" that prepare him for success
- lessons for staying mentally active by trying new things everyday -- even if it's not your best
- practical advice for overcoming the emotional slump when you "just don't feel like it"
- how to strike a balance between being inspired by others and staying original
- the power of surrounding yourself by people who are better than you, with an inside look into Ross's collaborations with Dr. Dre, Bruno Mars, and Bill Murray and more
- reminders about how our lowest ruts can lead us to our best masterpieces -- and, in Ross's case, a brand new album SET IN STONE.

In the same open spirit as his New York Times bestsellers Hurricanes and The Perfect Day to Boss Up, The Renaissance of a Boss gives readers a blueprint for success from one of the most prolific minds in music.

Ross's epic journey takes him to Elvis Presley's Graceland estate in Memphis, Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo and ultimately a Native American sweat lodge ceremony in Santa Fe. Along the way, Ross reflects on his creative process, the artists who have inspired him, and shares his own rituals that made him into one of the most prolific minds in music today.

Cover photo: Photography by TAMZ