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Austin Kleon on Writing, Creativity and The Importance of Idleness

Not Overthinking

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Isn't It Time to Read Old Books?

The times when you're most creative are not necessarily the times that you're most productive. As a creative person, i feel both like a workahollock and also deeply lazy. I think it can be really helpful to read ancient books such as tom hodgkinson's "How to be idle" The great theme of thoreau is to know what you're in season accordingly.

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