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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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Austin Kleon (born June 16, 1983) is the New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going.

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If you ever find that you're the most talented person in the room, you need to find another room.

Find the most talented person in the room, and if it’s not you, go stand next to him.

If you ever find that you’re the most talented person in the room, you need to find another room.

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