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July 7, 2012 By Andy Traub

Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

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In this episode I review Austin Kleon’s Steal Like An Artist.

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Remember this when you want to fight in-line. ...
Remember this when you want to fight in-line. From @austinkleon #StealLikeAnArtist via andytraub

Inspiration – Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination.” – The more I “steal” the more inspired I become unless I get inspirationally bloated b/c I”m not shipping!
Practical – “save your thefts for later” – (21) I use Evernote for that and you can learn more about how I use it at SystemizeMe.com

Don’t wait until you know who you know who you are to get started
Inspiration – Impostor syndrome – (27/28)
Practical – COPY them. Good copy vs. Bad theft (39)

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Filed Under: Books For A Better You, Uncategorized Tagged With: Austin Kleon, Austin Texas, creativity, Martha Stewart, steal like an artist

May 16, 2012 By Andy Traub

Seven keys to finding your creative voice

Yesterday I had the privilege of interviewing writer Jeff Goins. We discussed his latest book You Are A Writer on my Unofficial Linchpin podcast and it’s clear that Jeff knows his creative voice.  Later in the day though I talked with a friend as she searched for her creative voice. So what’s the difference between those who have found their creative voice and those who haven’t? Here are some ways to find your voice.

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1. Stop consuming

There were 638 unread articles in my RSS feed app as I rode the bus home from work. They were all from one day. How stupid is it to read or try to read 638 articles? If you consume bite sized ideas all day your mind will be fragmented into small thoughts. There is power in a larger narrative. Unsubscribe from newsletters, RSS feeds or magazines that cause you to think quickly and shallow. They’re likely doing more harm than good to your creative abilities.

2. Create first

At the beginning of your day don’t consume any content that distracts you. The Bible is the only thing I’ll consume (and I often skip that) before I start creating. When you shut out the influence of blogs, newspapers and other distractions your mind will function better. Your mind is fresh and fertile in the morning. Create first.
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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Writing Tagged With: chris guillebeau, creativity, jeff goins, writing, you are a writer

February 4, 2012 By Andy Traub

A great place for getting ideas

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Blogging is great and all but remember that ideas come when you’re living a healthy life.

Filed Under: blogging, Uncategorized Tagged With: blogging, creativity, family

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