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Steal Like an Artist

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by Austin Kleon

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PABLO PICASSO

“Art is theft.”

PABLO PICASSO

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1. Nothing is Original

1. Nothing is Original

Everything creative builds upon what came before. Don’t wait for inspiration or originality; instead, borrow ideas, remix them, and make them your own.

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JEAN-LUC GODARD

“It’s not where you take things from—it’s where you take them to.”

JEAN-LUC GODARD

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2. Steal from Many Sources

2. Steal from Many Sources

The best artists collect influences from a wide range of sources, not just one. When you combine ideas from multiple areas, you create something unique.

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AUSTIN KLEON

“Stay interested in everything.”

AUSTIN KLEON

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3. Follow Your Curiosity

3. Follow Your Curiosity

Don’t force yourself to work on things that don’t excite you. Follow what naturally grabs your attention, and use that curiosity as a guide for your creative work.

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PETER MCWILLIAMS

“Do what you love, and the necessary resources will follow.”

PETER MCWILLIAMS

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4. Work on Projects You Love

4. Work on Projects You Love

Pursue things that genuinely interest you, not just what's trending. The passion will show in your work, and it will resonate more with others.

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AUSTIN KLEON

“Your side projects are your purest form of self-expression.”

AUSTIN KLEON

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5. Side Projects Lead to Big Ideas

5. Side Projects Lead to Big Ideas

Your side projects and hobbies can lead to breakthroughs. Don’t dismiss them as distractions; sometimes, they become the source of your best work.

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ERIN FLETT

“Collect things you love, that are authentic to you, and your house becomes your story.”

ERIN FLETT

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6. Be a Collector, Not a Hoarder

6. Be a Collector, Not a Hoarder

Collect ideas, quotes, and inspiration from the world around you. Organize them in a way that helps you remember them and use them when needed. Avoid cluttering your space or mind with things you’ll never use.

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MAYA ANGELOU

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

MAYA ANGELOU

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8. Don’t Wait for Permission

8. Don’t Wait for Permission

You don’t need anyone's approval to start being creative. Take initiative and begin working on your projects now, even if you feel unqualified or unprepared.

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GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

Imitation is not just the sincerest form of flattery—it’s the sincerest form of learning.”

GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

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9. Imitate, Then Innovate

9. Imitate, Then Innovate

Start by copying your heroes. In the process, you'll learn their techniques, and eventually, your own voice will emerge. Imitation is the first step to innovation.

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ORSON WELLES

“The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.”

ORSON WELLES

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10. Limitations Fuel Creativity

10. Limitations Fuel Creativity

Constraints like time, money, or tools can actually make you more creative. Limitations force you to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions.

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