In the end, merely imitating your heroes is not flattering them. Transforming their work into something of your own is how you flatter them. Adding s… - Austin Kleon

All the world’s a stage. Creative work is a kind of theater. The stage is your studio, your desk, or your workstation. The costume is your outfit — your painting pants, your business suit, or that funny hat that helps you think. The props are your materials, your tools, and your medium. The script is just plain old time. An hour here, or an hour there — just time measured out for things to happen.

The best way to get started on the path to sharing your work is to think about what you want to learn, and make a commitment to learning it in front of others.

the only way to find your voice is to use it. It’s hardwired, built into you. Talk about the things you love. Your voice will follow.