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144: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

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Creativity is about selecting the essence

Creativity entails producing a significant amount of content and then selectively choosing the essence from that content. Whether it's video production or writing, the raw material often exceeds the final output by a large margin. The creative challenge lies in determining what to retain and what to discard. This process of selection and refinement is what defines individual creativity. Like an artist, one gathers various ideas from different sources and connects them to create something, but the artistry lies in knowing which elements to eliminate to express one's unique voice.

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