You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Oct 26, 2025 Explore the intriguing idea that nothing is completely original and creativity thrives on remixing influences. Discover how collecting what you love can fuel your creative process and lead to unique expressions. The importance of side projects is highlighted, emphasizing that personal exploration can enhance your primary work. Finally, focus on creating meaningful content for those who matter, rather than chasing broad appeal.
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Creativity Is Remix
- Nothing is completely original; creativity is remix, not invention from nothing.
- You're a mash-up of what you let into your life, so your influences shape your work.
Copy To Learn, Then Transform
- Copy ideas to learn and then transform them into something uniquely yours.
- Imitate to internalize, then add your voice to move from copying to creating.
Use Side Projects As Laboratories
- Treat side projects and hobbies as essential creative laboratories, not luxuries.
- Create in the cracks between main-job demands to feed your best work.
