“A successful or failed project is no guarantee of another success or failure. Whether you’ve just won big or lost big, you still have to face the question

“Instead of taking a break in between projects, waiting for feedback, and worrying about what’s next, use the end of one project to light up the next one.” - Austin Kleon

”the forward-thinking artists of today aren’t just looking for fans or passive consumers of their work, they’re looking for potential collaborators, or co-conspirators.” - Austin Kleon

“Share what you love, and the people who love the same things will find you.” - Austin Kleon

“Forget about decades, forget about years, and forget about months. Focus on days.” - Austin Kleon

“Whether you realize it or not, you’re already telling a story about your work.” - Austin Kleon

“You should be able to explain your work to a kindergartner, a senior citizen, and everybody in between.” - Austin Kleon

“Amateurs are not afraid to make mistakes or look ridiculous in public. They’re in love, so they don’t hesitate to do work that others think of as silly or just plain stupid.” - Austin Kleon