You are, in fact, a mashup of what you choose to let into your life. You are the sum of your influences. The German writer Goethe said, “We are shape… - Austin Kleon

You are, in fact, a mashup of what you choose to let into your life.

The German writer Goethe said, “We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.” “We

You are the sum of your influences. The German writer Goethe said, “We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.

You are, in fact, a mashup of what you choose to let into your life. You are the sum of your influences.

Be boring (it’s the only way to get work done)

Carving out a space for yourself online, somewhere where you can express yourself and share your work, is still one of the best possible investments you can make with your time.” — Andy Baio

Brancusi practiced what I call The Vampire Test. It’s a simple way to know who you should let in and out of your life. If, after hanging out with someone you feel worn out and depleted, that person is a vampire. If, after hanging out with someone you still feel full of energy, that person is not a vampire. Of course, The Vampire Test works on many things in our lives, not just people — you can apply it to jobs, hobbies, places, etc.