instead of wasting my anger on complaining or lashing out at people, I try to channel it into my writing and my drawing. So go on, get angry. But kee… - Austin Kleon

So go on, get angry. But keep your mouth shut and go do your work.

So go in, get angry. But keep your mouth shut and go do your work.

instead of wasting my anger on complaining or lashing out at people, I try to channel it into my writing and my drawing.

What a good artist understands is that nothing comes from nowhere. All creative work builds on what came before.

Don't throw any of yourself away. Don't worry about a grand scheme or unified vision for your work. Don't worry about unity — what unifies your work is the fact that you made it. One day you'll look back and it will all make sense.

Above all, recognize that if you have had success, you have also had luck — and with luck comes obligation. You owe a debt, and not just to your gods. You owe a debt to the unlucky