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Reads tagged with “Austin Kleon”

The Mirror of Enigmas: Chance, the Universe, and the Fragility of Knowing Who We Are
The Mirror of Enigmas: Chance, the Universe, and the Fragility of Knowing Who We Are

“There is no human being on earth capable of declaring with certitude who he is.”

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Austin Kleon on 10 Things Every Creative Person Should Remember But We Often Forget
Austin Kleon on 10 Things Every Creative Person Should Remember But We Often Forget

What T.S. Eliot has to do with genetics and the optimal investment theory for your intellectual life.

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How to Master on the Art of Getting Noticed: Austin Kleon’s Advice to Aspiring Artists
How to Master on the Art of Getting Noticed: Austin Kleon’s Advice to Aspiring Artists

How to balance the contagiousness of raw enthusiasm with the humility of knowing we’re all in this together.

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