Steal Like an Artist

Key Concepts and Strategies

The main concepts and strategies outlined in "Steal Like an Artist" by Austin Kleon include:
1.Nothing is original: All ideas are borrowed from other sources, and creativity lies in collecting and combining them in new ways.
2.Collect ideas: Create your "digital sketchbook" to store everything that inspires you.
3.Write the book you want to read: Create what you would find interesting yourself.
4.Use your hands: Work not only on the computer but also with your hands to engage different parts of your brain.
5.Side projects and hobbies are important: They can lead to unexpected discoveries and new ideas.
6.Do good work and share it: Publish your work to receive feedback and find like-minded people.
7.Don't wait for inspiration: Work regularly so that inspiration finds you at work. 8. Geography doesn't matter: In today's world, you can work and communicate with people from anywhere on the planet.
8.Be nice (a small world): Interact with others with respect and kindness.
9.Be boring: Lead an orderly life to have more time and energy for creativity.