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Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habits

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Embrace Influence and Creativity in Art

Creativity in art is about building on what came before, embracing influence rather than striving for complete originality. The concept of nothing being completely new is reflected in Ecclesiastes chapter 1 verse 9 in the Bible. The idea that every new idea is a remix or mashup of previous ideas can be liberating, allowing for a fresh perspective on creativity. Just like drawing parallel lines reveals hidden negative space, embracing influences can lead to novel and innovative creations, much like how genetics involves a remix of features from parents and ancestors. Therefore, creativity is about embracing and reshaping existing ideas rather than starting from scratch.

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