340 Quotes by Austin Kleon

Usually, when we talk about creativity, it’s about self-expression, which is great, but for work to be art or design, there has to be someone on the other end. The audience makes the work come alive.

Having your work hated by certain people is a badge of honor.

You got to make your case.” – Kanye West.

If you want to be more effective when sharing yourself and your work, you need to become a better storyteller. You need to know what a good story is and how to tell one.

Make stuff you love and talk about stuff you love and you’ll attract people who love that kind of stuff. It’s that simple.

When I’m working on my art, I don’t feel like Odysseus. I feel more like Sisyphus rolling his boulder up the hill. When I’m working, I don’t feel like Luke Skywalker. I feel more like Phil Connors in the movie Groundhog Day.

What are you working on?” Stick to that question and you’ll be good. Don’t show your lunch or your latte; show your work.

The people who get what they’re after are very often the ones who just stick around long enough.

Eat breakfast. Do some push-ups. Go for long walks. Get plenty of sleep.