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Not everybody will get it. People will misinterpret you and what you do. They might even call you names. So get comfortable with being misunderstood, disparaged, or ignored -- the trick is to be too busy doing your work to care.
Austin Kleon
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Austin Kleon
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: June 16
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Every artist gets asked the question, 'Where do you get your ideas?' The honest artist answers, 'I steal them.'
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We're always being told 'find your voice.' When I was younger, I never really knew what this meant. I used to worry a lot about voice, wondering if I had my own. But now I realize that the only way to find your voice is to use it. It's hardwired, built into you. Talk about the things you love. Your voice will follow.
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Pretend to be making something until you actually make something.
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The people who get what they’re after are very often the ones who just stick around long enough.
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Obituaries are like near-death experiences for cowards.
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Become a documentarian of what you do.
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If we're free from the burden of trying to be completely original, we can stop trying to make something out of nothing, and we can embrace influence instead of running from it.
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Travel makes the world look new, and when the world looks new, our brains work harder.
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Don't worry about doing research. Just search.
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Be boring. (It’s the only way to get work done.)
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The minute you learn something, turn around and teach it to others.
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If you’re worried about giving your secrets away, you can share your dots without connecting them.
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Eat breakfast. Do some push-ups. Go for long walks. Get plenty of sleep.
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