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I love me some Klein motivation! While “Show Your Work” is still my favourite of this trilogy, many of the things in this book resonated with me. The two things I’ve taken away from it the most are: 1/ At the end of a day be happy with what you accomplished and don’t beat yourself up for what you didn’t finish, and 2/ it’s important to take note of what we pay attention to... those are the things we care about, that excite us, and should be the things we put our energies into! We should also be
A new book from Austin Kleon about how to stay creative.I am taking away a lot from this book:(1) "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." Annie Dillard(2) Make lists. (3) Disconnect from the world to connect with yourself.(4) Build a bliss station.(5) Play. (6) Slow down.(7) I subscribed to Kleon's weekly newsletter. (8) I hope to go see him when he visits Houston soon.
“To be on brand is to be 100% certain of who you are and what you do, and certainly, in art and in life, is not only completely overrated, it is also a roadblock to discovery. Uncertainty is the very thing that art thrives on.” I did not know that Kleon released this and I was a fan of the first two books so I immediately got this one. It follows the style of the previous two books where the author mixes art with writing. I think it is very relatable, very easy to read and fun! I end
Ok this is the second book by Kleon that I'm reading. Oh God! This man speaks my heart out.Don't be fooled by the title and consider that this book is something made for a "creative person". This is all about how to be creative in everything.
Keep Going is the third book in a trilogy and it is a quick read. As the title suggests, this book is about how to keep going, how to stay creative, even when things are rough, even when you don’t feel like it. o much to dig into. Some of my favorite reminders and/or takeaways:*The creative life is not linear. It's more like a loop or spiral in which you keep coming back to a new starting point after every project. ..there is no finish line or retirement for the creative person.*The only thing w...
A book about hope...Hope that it's okay to have more time, be selfish, isolate yourself (not eternally that is) ... etc ... Many times I sent the writer virtual hugs for sharing his thoughts ... Thank You !I guess that this should be your go to writer if you are interested in making art, understanding creativity (first-hand) or simply aspiring to live a fuller life. I believe that being an artist is not tied to a specific type/category of disciplines, rather it's just hitting a sort of "nirvana"...
It's a self-help/pep talk kind of book for anyone who enjoys doing creative things. Even though I have a love/hate relationship with books that give pep-talks, I find this one quite interesting and helpful. Not the kind of "look yourself in the mirror and repeat (I'm awesome) until you become one," but practical tips and stories, which we actually do most of the time but don't know how beneficial they are for the creative process and progress.Some excerpts:• “What would you do if you were stuck
"The creative life is not a linear journey to a finish line, it’s a loop—so find a daily routine, because today is the only day that matters."There are some people who read widely and distill some of humanity's accumulated wisdom into digestible nuggets. Austin Kleon is one such person. This little book is a gentle reminder of things we already know, and yet often do not do. Whether you think of yourself as creative or not (and you so are), pick this one up and get your mojo on. This is one I wi...
3.5 stars. Similar in style, tone, and content to Kleon's previous two books, but updated to feel extremely relevant in 2019. He talks about creating art when you feel hopeless, and the challenge of creating in a digital world full of distractions and constant feedback in the form of likes and followers. Not revolutionary but good and timely reminders.
