Posts Worth Reading: How to Steal Like an Artist (and 9 other things nobody told me)

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How to Steal Like an Artist (and 9 other things nobody told me) Written by Austin Kleon on AustinKleon.com.

Just a fantastic advice post. Well, not just a fantastic advice post. It’s more than that, it’s inspiring in a way that makes you think and gets your creative juices flowing. I’ve written out the list below, but you really need to read his explanations (complete with illustrations). A lot of it is things you’ve probably heard before, but if you’re like me sometimes you need a reminder or a more in-depth explanation/exploration.

1. Steal like an artist.
2. Don’t wait until you know who you are to start making things.
3. Write the book you want to read.
4. Use your hands.
5. Side projects and hobbies are important.
6. The secret: do good work and put it where people can see it.
7. Geography is no longer our master.
8. Be nice. The world is a small town.
9. Be boring. It’s the only way to get work done.
10. Creativity is subtraction.

Thank you, Austin, for taking the time to write and draw it all out.