The thing is: It takes a lot of energy to be creative. You … - Austin Kleon

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The thing is: It takes a lot of energy to be creative. You don’t have that energy if you waste it on other stuff.

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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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As in all kinds of work, there is a distinction between the painter’s process, and the products of her process.

Telling yourself you have all the time in the world, all the money in the world, all the colors in the palette, anything you want — that just kills creativity.

We make art because we like art. We’re drawn to certain kinds of work because
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The thing is: It takes a lot of energy to be creative. You don’t have that energy if you waste it on other stuff. - Austin Kleon

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