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Mentioned in 66 episodes
Steal like an artist
10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
Book • 2012
This book, which began as a speech given by Austin Kleon to college students, expands into a manifesto for creativity.
It outlines ten transformative principles such as 'Steal like an artist' (honoring, studying, and transforming ideas), 'Don’t wait until you know who you are to start making things,' and 'Use your hands' (emphasizing physical work).
Kleon argues that creativity is not original but builds on what came before, and he provides practical tips and inspiring concepts for artists, writers, musicians, and anyone generating creative work.
It outlines ten transformative principles such as 'Steal like an artist' (honoring, studying, and transforming ideas), 'Don’t wait until you know who you are to start making things,' and 'Use your hands' (emphasizing physical work).
Kleon argues that creativity is not original but builds on what came before, and he provides practical tips and inspiring concepts for artists, writers, musicians, and anyone generating creative work.
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Mentioned in 66 episodes
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Ali Abdaal as a book that profoundly changed the trajectory of his life and is great for creatives struggling with originality.
Ali Abdaal as a book that profoundly changed the trajectory of his life and is great for creatives struggling with originality.
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Mentioned by Mike Schmitz while discussing the nature of creativity and idea generation, highlighting Kleon's perspective on connecting existing ideas in new ways.
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Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as a source of inspiration for his understanding of creativity as connecting pre-existing ideas.
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221: A Focus on Creativity
Recommended as a great book for learning about stealing like an artist.
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Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in the context of collecting ideas and connecting them to create something new.
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122: Linking Your Thinking with Nick Milo
Mentioned by Colin and Samir when discussing plagiarism on YouTube and how to approach creative inspiration ethically.
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How to Navigate Today's Creator Economy - With Colin and Samir | Episode 314
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Adam Robinson as a book that promotes creative inspiration by drawing from multiple sources.
Adam Robinson as a book that promotes creative inspiration by drawing from multiple sources.
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David Sparks as a book that helped him understand that creativity is not just a flash of inspiration, but a process of collecting and connecting ideas.
David Sparks as a book that helped him understand that creativity is not just a flash of inspiration, but a process of collecting and connecting ideas.76 snips
163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey Cofone
