Let go of the thing that you’re trying to be (the noun), and focus on the actual work you need to be doing (the verb). - Austin Kleon

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Let go of the thing that you’re trying to be (the noun), and focus on the actual work you need to be doing (the verb).

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About Austin Kleon

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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Always be reading. Go to the library. There’s magic in
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