Austin Kleon, a renowned writer and artist known for his bestselling books, dives into the nuances of creativity with Ryan. He discusses the importance of hobbies in fueling artistic ambition and reflects on how societal pressures can make us feel machine-like. The conversation highlights the evolution of music as a communal experience, the challenges of modern creative expression, and the complexities of fame. Kleon also shares insights on engaging children through storytelling, emphasizing playfulness in nurturing a love for art and literature.

Austin Kleon, a celebrated writer and artist known for his works on creativity, shares insights into reconnecting with the joy of creating. He emphasizes living in the present and using attention to fuel artistic expression. Kleon discusses the balance between personal fulfillment and external expectations, highlighting how challenges can spark creativity. He encourages embracing imperfections and the transformative power of emotions, showing how personal struggles enrich our artistic journeys.

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This is an 'inbetweenasode' and features an interview Ali did with Austin Kleon as part of his Deep Dive series last month. Austin Kleon is the bestselling author of a trilogy of books about creativity and originality in the digital age. His three books - Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work! and Keep Going - have sold millions of copies around the world and inspired thousands of people, including myself. In their conversation they talked about Austin’s books, the value of writing daily and also the important balance between idleness and creativity.Books MentionedHow To Do NothingHow To Be IdleA Million Miles in a Thousand YearsFinite and Infinite GamesDocumentaries MentionedSupermensch - The Legend of Shep Gordon--------------------------------------------------------------------Sponsored by SkillshareThis episode is kindly supported by Skillshare. Sign up at skillshare.com/notoverthinkingpod.Leave us a ReviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave us a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not on an iPhone :) Send us an Audio MessageWe really want to include more listener comments and questions in our episodes. If you've got any thoughts on this episode, or if you've got a conundrum or question you'd like us to discuss, send an audio file / voice note to hi@notoverthinking.com. For any non-audio comments, drop us a tweet or DM on Twitter - https://twitter.com/noverthinking ---What is this? Not Overthinking is a podcast about happiness, creativity, and the human condition. We talk about things to help us think, do, and be better. Things like social interaction, lifestyle design, mental models... Things that are hard to examine, but important to explore. And hopefully, things that make for a fun and interesting chat every week.Follow Not Overthinking on Twitter: https://twitter.com/noverthinking. Who are we? Ali is a junior doctor and YouTuber working in Cambridge, UK. He makes videos about medicine, technology, productivity and lifestyle design. His links: YouTube, Blog, Newsletter, InstagramTaimur is a data scientist and writer, working on his own startup Causal. He writes on his blog and as a columnist for Medium. His links: Blog, Twitter, Medium, InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bestselling author and artist Austin Kleon chats about the unique challenges of parenting in the digital age. He shares a Stoic lesson on self-worth, highlighting the importance of teaching kids to discern online validation. Kleon discusses strategies for meaningful car rides with his children and emphasizes nurturing creativity and media literacy. He challenges the notion of superficial communication in our society, advocating for genuine dialogue and deeper connections in parenting.

Austin Kleon, New York Times bestselling author, joins Joe to discuss the importance of reading widely, the power of routines, the influence of uniforms on behavior, and being present in our personal and professional lives. They also explore the concept of 'scenius' and the value of conversations in the creative process. Austin shares methods for organizing creative notes and reflects on the poetic weight of children's language. They highlight the importance of focusing on action rather than titles and being present in the moment.

Austin Kleon, a writer and artist known for his bestsellers on creativity, joins for a lively discussion on parenting and Stoicism. He shares how embracing a journaling habit transformed his life and creative process. The conversation explores indirect parenting—the idea that lessons are often caught rather than taught. Cleon reflects on balancing virtues in parenting, the quirky dynamics of family life, and encourages curiosity in engaging with children's interests. He delves into the impact of physical experiences on creativity and the importance of supporting each other in artistic pursuits.

Artist Austin Kleon on when to use analog tools vs digital tools in your creative process, and why constraints (and slowness!) can super-charge your creativity.

Guest Austin Kleon discusses the concept of creativity not coming from nowhere, challenging traditional notions. The hosts explore simplifying ideas for impactful work and the value of focusing attention to uncover valuable ideas. Discover how embracing existing ideas can lead to innovation and ignite creativity.

Austin Kleon, an author celebrated for his insights on creativity, discusses the importance of starting your creative journey without waiting to fully understand yourself. He emphasizes that imitation is not mere flattery but a valuable learning tool, helping you develop your unique voice. By transforming the work of others with personal flair, you elevate your original contributions. Additionally, he underscores the power of consistency and daily discipline in self-discovery, paving the way for growth and engagement in the creative community.