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Creative people need time to just sit around and do nothing.

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Austin Kleon
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: June 16
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You can't find your voice if you don't use it.
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In order to be found, you have to be findable.
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Find the most talented person in the room, and if it's not you, go stand next to him. Hang out with him. Try to be helpful. If you ever find that you're the most talented person in the room, you need to find another room.
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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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Every artist gets asked the question, 'Where do you get your ideas?' The honest artist answers, 'I steal them.'
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Unless you are actually a ninja, a guru, or a rock star, don't ever use any of those terms in your bio. Ever.
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Enjoy your obscurity while it lasts.
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So go on, get angry. But keep your mouth shut and go do your work.
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Eat breakfast. Do some push-ups. Go for long walks. Get plenty of sleep.
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