Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

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Unleash your inner artist and redefine creativity with Austin Kleon’s invigorating and unconventional guide, ‘Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative.’ Kleon challenges the myth of originality, arguing that true creativity often stems from embracing influence, remixing existing ideas, and putting your own unique spin on them. This concise yet powerful book offers ten transformative principles for anyone seeking to foster their creativity, regardless of their field. Learn how to collect ideas, copy (in a good way!), understand the value of side projects, the importance of sharing your work, and how to stay curious and playful. ‘Steal Like an Artist’ is a refreshing antidote to creative blocks and imposter syndrome. It encourages you to embrace your influences, learn from the masters, and understand that every new idea is a remix of something that came before. Prepare to be inspired to stop waiting for lightning bolts of genius and start actively engaging with the world around you to fuel your creative output.