These three works have influenced me. These are writings of very creative people and I read them to understand their creative process. 1. Nikola Tesla's autobiography: http://www.mystacki.com/#!/binder/35/nikola-tesla%27s-autobi... (http://www.mystacki.com/#!/binder/35/nikola-tesla%27s-autobiography) 2. Swami Vivekananda's complete works: http://www.mystacki.com/#!/binder/45/swami-vivakananda 3. David Bohm on creativity: http://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Routledge-Classics-David-Bo... (http://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Routledge-Classics-David-Bohm/dp/0415336406) I have been reading these three authors for many years, over and over again. In his autobiography, Tesla brings forth many exciting things about his creative process. He could prototype complete machines in his mind before building them. In his mind he could run tests, even see scars and blemishes on his machines. In my coding, I (feebly) try to emulate his method by trying to visualize my coding prototype in my mind. His short autobiography reads like that of a mystic. In there he describes how the idea of AC current came to him, while taking a walk and looking into the Sun. Philosophically, everything in life…
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