The Art of Stealing: T.S. Eliot's Influence

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What does T.S. Eliot imply is the hallmark of a good poet?

  • They always imitate others.
  • They do not use others' work at all.
  • They steal ideas but never transform them.
  • They make the stolen content better. (correct)

According to the author, who can benefit from the ideas in this book?

  • Only professional artists.
  • Individuals who have been artists for a long time.
  • Anyone looking to add creativity to their life. (correct)
  • Students studying art only.

What is the primary advice given regarding where artists get their ideas?

  • They collaborate with others.
  • They steal them. (correct)
  • They invent them from scratch.
  • They dream about them.

What is the author's perspective on the nature of advice given by individuals?

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How does the author view the connection between artists and the ideas they create?

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What does the phrase 'art is theft' suggest about artistic creation?

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What is the book primarily about?

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What is implied by the statement 'first, you figure out what's worth stealing'?

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What does Jay-Z suggest influences who you are?

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What is the difference between a collector and a hoarder according to the content?

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Which phrase summarizes the idea of 'garbage in, garbage out'?

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What is recommended for an effective study method?

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What should you do after building your creative lineage or tree?

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According to Jim Jarmusch, what should you select to 'steal' ideas from?

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What is emphasized by Marcel Duchamp's belief?

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How can one feel less alone in their creative process?

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What is the purpose of a morgue file according to the content?

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Impostor syndrome is defined as which of the following?

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According to the content, what do creative individuals often claim about their work?

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What does the phrase 'fake it 'til you make it' imply in the context of creativity?

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What does the speaker suggest is often the source of creativity?

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What is the effect of impostor syndrome on individuals engaged in creative work?

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How did the two friends from 'Just Kids' learn to be artists?

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What is the main recommendation for expressing appreciation towards creative work?

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What is one reason given for why an artist might feel boredom with their work?

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In what way is dramaturgy related to the concept of identity in creativity?

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What is a common misperception about great creative work?

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What should an artist do with messages that are not supportive of their work?

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How can dark days in an artist's life be alleviated, according to the content?

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What does the phrase 'validation is for parking' imply?

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Why is it important for artists to get comfortable with being misunderstood?

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What solution is suggested for resolving feelings of discouragement in creative work?

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What does placing constraints on yourself during creative work lead to?

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What was Dr. Seuss's challenge that resulted in the book 'Green Eggs and Ham'?

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According to the content, what is a consequence of having limitless possibilities?

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What does the artist Saul Steinberg mean when he says 'the artist’s struggle against limitations'?

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Which activity is suggested as a way to overcome creative block?

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What role does a good partner play in creativity, according to the content?

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What is emphasized as a critical factor in determining creative success?

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What did Jack White suggest about having too many options?

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What is the primary focus of the 'chain' concept discussed?

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What does a logbook help an individual do over time?

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Why is asking about the best thing that happened during the day significant?

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What does 'marrying well' refer to beyond personal relationships?

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How does the historical definition of a logbook relate to personal tracking?

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What is a potential downside of only asking 'What happened today?'

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What role does consistent practice play in the context of creative pursuits?

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Flashcards

Art as Theft

The process of taking inspiration from existing works and transforming them into something new and original.

How Artists Look at the World

Artists constantly seek out inspiration by observing and absorbing the world around them.

Figuring Out What's Worth Stealing

The ability to discern what is worth stealing and incorporating into one's work.

Moving On To The Next Thing

After identifying valuable inspiration, the artist moves on to the next source of inspiration.

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Stealing Ideas

The process of taking inspiration from existing works and transforming them into something new and original.

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The Art Of Transformation

The key to creative success is learning from others and transforming their ideas into your own unique expression.

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The Creative Cycle

The creative process involves identifying valuable inspiration, transforming it into something unique, and then moving on to seek new inspiration.

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The Artist's Journey

The creative process is a cycle that involves finding inspiration, adapting it, and then moving on to seek new inspiration.

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Influences

The people, ideas, and influences that contribute to who we are and what we create.

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Stealing from artists

To take inspiration and learn from the work of others, while still creating your own unique expression.

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Climbing the creative tree

The process of studying and understanding a single artist, then expanding your knowledge by exploring their influences.

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Creative lineage

The idea that we are all part of a larger artistic tradition, with each generation building upon the work of those who came before.

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Don't Break the Chain

A daily practice of consistently working towards a goal, symbolized by a chain that grows longer with each day's success.

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Logbook

A simple record of daily activities, capturing the details of your work, outings, and experiences.

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Best Thing of The Day

Focusing on positive experiences from the day, helping to create a more balanced and optimistic outlook.

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Marry Well

The most significant decision in life, affecting not just personal relationships, but also business and social circles.

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Overwhelm of Possibilities

The idea that limitless options can be paralyzing, making it difficult to choose and start.

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Constraints = Creativity

Constraints or limitations can actually boost creativity by focusing your energy and forcing you to think outside the box.

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Art of Omission

The process of intentionally choosing what to leave out of a work to make it more impactful and focused.

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What makes us interesting

The unique blend of experiences and non-experiences that makes each individual interesting and original.

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Embrace Your Limitations

The creative process involves embracing limitations and using them as springboards for innovation.

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Choosing What To Leave Out

The ability to choose what to include and what to exclude is essential for effective creativity.

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Subtracting for Impact

Creativity is not just about adding things, it's also about strategically subtracting to enhance impact.

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Creativity Through Constraints

Embracing constraints and actively choosing what to leave out can lead to impactful and enjoyable creative outcomes.

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Public Fan Letters

The act of publicly expressing appreciation for someone's work in a way that doesn't expect anything in return.

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Effortless Excellence

The realization that the truly valuable work often appears effortless, hiding the years of hard work invested.

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Accepting Misunderstanding

Being comfortable with the possibility of not receiving recognition, criticism, or even being ignored for your work.

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Validation is for Parking

It's important to focus on the process of creating and not rely solely on external validation for motivation.

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Dark Days and Boost Folders

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Study Notes

Book Title and Author

  • Book title: Steal Like An Artist
  • Author: Austin Kleon
  • A New York Times bestseller
  • Discusses 10 things about being creative

Quotation by Chris Anderson

  • "Beautiful" - Chris Anderson, Curator of the TED Conference
  • Copyright © 2012 by Austin Kleon
  • Illustrations copyright © 2012 by Austin Kleon
  • All rights reserved
  • Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited
  • Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available.
  • ISBN: 978-0-7611-6925-3
  • Book is published by Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
  • Cover design by Lidija Tomas
  • Cover illustration by Austin Kleon

Book Content - Point 1

  • Title: Steal Like An Artist.
  • Page: 2

Book Content - Point 2

  • Title: Don't Wait Until You Know Who You Are To Get Started.
  • Page: 24

Book Content - Point 3

  • Title: Write The Book You Want To Read.
  • Page: 42

Book Content - Point 4

  • Title: Use Your Hands.
  • Page: 50

Book Content - Point 5

  • Title: Side Projects and Hobbies Are Important.
  • Page: 62

Book Content - Point 6

  • Title: The Secret: Do Good Work and Share It With People.
  • Page: 74

Book Content - Point 7

  • Title: Geography Is No Longer Our Master.
  • Page: 86

Book Content - Point 8

  • Title: Be Nice.
  • Page: 98
  • (The world is a small town.)

Book Content - Point 9

  • Title: Be Boring.
  • Page: 116
  • (It's the only way to get work done.)

Book Content - Point 10

  • Title: Creativity Is Subtraction.
  • Page: 134

Quotation by Pablo Picasso

  • "Art is theft.” - Pablo Picasso

Quotation by T.S. Eliot

  • “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal; bad poets deface what they take, and good poets make it into something better, or at least something different. The good poet welds his theft into a whole of feeling which is unique, utterly different from that from which it was torn.” - T.S. Eliot

Book Content - 19-Year-Old Me

  • Page: 9
  • Advice from an older, wiser, self

Book Content - All Advice is Autobiographical

  • Page: 10
  • Author's theory about advice

Book Content

  • How to look at the world (like an artist.) - Page: 13
  • Description of how artists should look at the world, and how to steal creatively..

Quotation by David Bowie

  • "The only art I'll ever study is stuff that I can steal from.” -David Bowie

Book Content - Nothing is Original

  • Page: 16
  • Discussion of creative work building from what came before.

Quotation by William Ralph Inge

  • "What is originality? Undetected plagiarism." -William Ralph Inge

Book Content - The Genealogy of Ideas

  • Page: 18
  • Explanation of how new ideas are built from old ones.

Book Content - Genetics

  • Page: 19
  • Creative work is like a family tree.

Book Content - Garbage In, Garbage Out

  • Page: 22
  • Discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with quality influences.

Quotation by Jim Jarmusch

  • "Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic.” -Jim Jarmusch

Book Content - Climb Your Own Family Tree

  • Page: 24
  • Method for learning from creative work through lineage.

Book Content - Seeing Yourself as Part of a Creative Lineage

  • Page: 26
  • Benefits of seeing yourself as part of a creative lineage.

Book Content - School Yourself

  • Page: 28
  • Importance of education and curiosity.

Book Content

  • Always be reading, Go to the library - Page: 29
  • Importance of accumulating ideas and resources.

Book Content - Save Your Thefts For Later

  • Page: 30
  • Importance of gathering and preserving ideas and observations.

Book Content- Go to whatever lengths necessary to make sure you always have paper on you.. - Page: 31

  • Importance of physical tools.

Quotation by Mark Twain

  • "It is better to take what does not belong to you than to let it lie around neglected." -Mark Twain

Book Content - Wait Until You Know Who You Are to Get Started

  • Page: 33
  • Importance of starting a project instead of worrying about being ready.

Book Content - Make Things, Know Yourself

  • Page: 36
  • The importance of action and creating, before knowing who you are.

Book Content -The clinical definition is a - Page: 37

  • Description of the concept of imposter syndrome

Book Content - Fake It 'Til You Make It

  • Page: 38
  • Discusses the concept of "Fake It 'Til You Make It"
  • All the world's a stage.

Book Content - Start Copying

  • Page: 42
  • Importance of copying as a learning tool

Book Content - The Human Hand Is Incapable of Making a Perfect Copy

  • Page: 43
  • Important point about learning by copying rather than trying to be perfect.

Book Content - Learn to write by copying...

  • Page: 44
  • The process of learning and imitating in creative fields.

Book Content - What to copy

  • Page: 45
  • How to copy your heroes

Book Content - Imitation is Not Flattery

  • Page: 46
  • Imitation should be seen as a way to improve your creative work.

Book Content - At Some Point, You’ll Have To Move From Imitating Your Heroes To Emulating Them

  • Page: 47
  • Importance of emulation rather than simple imitation of creative work

Image - Good Theft Vs. Bad Theft

  • Page: 48
  • A visual representation of the difference between productive and unproductive theft

Quotation by Kobe Bryant

  • "I have stolen all of these moves from all these great players. I just try to do them proud, the guys who came before, because I learned so much from them. It's all in the name of the game. It's a lot bigger than me." -Kobe Bryant

Book Content - Our perceived ideal..

  • Page: 50
  • Importance of acknowledging mistakes and imperfections.

Book Content - Copy your heroes..

  • Page: 50
  • How to grow your creative work

Book Content - 3. Write The Book You Want to Read.

  • Page: 51
  • Write what you want to read.

Book Content - Gather the Branches on Your Tree

  • Page: 53
  • Create your creative lineage.

Book Content - Write What You Know Like

  • Page: 54
  • Write what you love as creative work.

Book Content- Ten Year Old Me Saved The Story to the Hard Drive...

  • Page: 55
  • A brief description of the idea of fan fiction

Book content - My interest in making music...

  • Page: 56
  • The importance of creating something new

Book Content

  • We make art because we like art.. - Page: 56
  • Importance of finding inspiration and creating original work.

Book Content - Go make that stuff

  • Page: 57
  • Focus on creating what you want to see.

Image - Idea Growth

  • Page: 58
  • A visual representation of ideas, progressing to infinity

Book Content - 4. Use Your Hands

  • Page: 59
  • Importance of physical creation in art.

Quotation by John Cleese

  • "We don't know where we get our ideas from. What we do know is that we do not get them from our laptops.” -John Cleese

Book content - Step Away from the Screen

  • Page: 62
  • Importance of creating without electronic tools.

Book Content - Just watch someone at their computer..

  • Page: 63
  • Importance of physical action for creativity.

Book Content

  • Art That Only comes from the head isn't any good. - Page: 64
  • Importance of physical creation for creativity.

Quotation by Edward Tufte

  • “I have stared long enough at the glowing flat rectangles of computer screens. Let us give more time for doing things in the real world ...plant a plant, walk the dogs, read a real book, go to the opera.” -Edward Tufte

Book content - When I was in creative writing..

  • Page: 66
  • Value of using physical media in creative work, and in education

Book Content - Digital vs. Analog (My Office)

  • Page: 68
  • Importance of balancing digital and analog creation

Book Content- Try It

  • Page: 69
  • How to set up a balance between digital and analog work.

Book Content - Stand Up While You're Working

  • Page: 70
  • Importance of physicality and movement in art process.

Book Content - 5. Side Projects and Hobbies Are Important..

  • Page: 71
  • Importance of side projects and hobbies

Quotation by Jessica Hische

  • “The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life.” -Jessica Hische

Book Content - Practice Productive Procrastination.

  • Page: 74
  • The value of side projects for creative work growth.

Book Content - Take Time to Be Bored

  • Page: 76
  • The benefits of boredom for creativity

Book Content - Don't Throw Any of Yourself Away

  • Page: 77
  • Importance of following different passions.

Book Content - Don't Worry About Unity

  • Page: 79
  • The value of individual parts of creative work over a singular, unified goal.

Book Content- Tomlinson Suggests that if you love different things..

  • Page: 80
  • The importance of multiple passions

Book Content - It's so important to have a hobby..

  • Page: 81
  • The value of having a hobby and letting it feed into your work

Book Content - In the Beginning, Obscurity is Good

  • Page: 86
  • Accepting that a lack of immediate popularity is part of the creative process.

Book Content - Soon After..

  • Page: 87
  • Importance of not expecting immediate validation

Book Content

  • The Not-So-Secret Formula - : 88
  • Doing good work and sharing with people.

Image - The Life of A Project

  • Page: 92
  • A representation of a creative project's life cycle, from new idea to completion.

Image - Share Your Dots

  • Page: 93
  • Visualization that encourages creative idea-sharing.

Book Content - Learn to Code

  • Page: 94
  • Importance of figuring out how to create digital products to expand your audience.

Book Content - Build Your Own World.

  • Page: 98
  • Building your creative environment doesn't always need a large shift in geography.

Book Content - You Don't Have to Live

  • Page: 99
  • Importance of connecting with people and communities that support your work.

Book Content - Enjoy Captivity

  • Page: 100
  • Importance of solitude for creativity

Book Content - Leave Home.

  • Page: 102
  • Importance of leaving your everyday surroundings for creative inspiration

Book Content - 8. Be Nice

  • Page: 107
  • Importance of treating others well

Book Content

  • Make Friends, Ignore Enemies - Page: 109
  • Emphasizes the importance of building positive relationships while ignoring negativity.

Book Content - Stand Next To the Talent

  • Page: 111
  • Importance of seeking out and learning from others.

Book Content

  • You Will Need • - Page: 112
  • Requirements for creative productivity

Book Content- "Quit Picking Fights and Go Make Something" - Page: 114

  • Importance of focusing on creative work.

Book Content - Write Fan Letters

  • Page: 117
  • Importance of writing to your creative heroes

Book Content

  • Validation is for Parking - Page: 120
  • The importance of not being concerned with popularity and approval, instead of focusing on your work.

Book Content - Keep a Praise File

  • Page: 122
  • Value of maintaining a record of positive feedback.

Book Content

  • Write Fan Letters - Page: 117
  • The value of praising your heroes

Book Content

  • Be Boring(It's the only way to get work done) - Page: 126
  • Importance of regular routines for creative work

Book Content - Take Care of Yourself

  • Page: 128
  • The importance of taking care of physical and mental needs

Book Content- Stay Out of Debt

  • Page: 130
  • Importance of personal financial management

Book Content

  • Keep Your Day Job - Page: 132
  • The value of a routine and structure

Book Content - Keep a Logbook

  • Page: 138
  • Value of keeping records of daily creative work and life.

Book Content - Get Yourself a Calendar

  • Page:136
  • Value of daily routines and planning for creativity and consistency

Book Content - Creativity is Subtraction

  • Page: 144
  • The importance of limiting artistic expressions.

Book Content - A Day Job Puts You in the Path of Other Human Beings

  • Page:133
  • Learning and stealing ideas from other people who have experience.

Book Content

  • Choose What to Leave Out - Page: 146
  • Important reminder to control the scope of your creative expression

Book Content

  • Deleted Scenes - Page: 157
  • Short, creative and visual idea notes that the author considered including in the book.

Book Content - Thank You

  • Page: 159
  • The author's gratitude to individuals who have supported the book

Book Content - Recommended Reading

  • Page: 160
  • A list of other books the author recommends.

Book Content - YMMV

  • Page: 155
  • Reminder of individuality and unique perspectives.

Book Content

  • Some Advice Can Be a Vice - Page: 156
  • Importance of taking what works and leaving the rest.

Book Content - Doodles

  • Page: 161
  • Visual representations of ideas and thoughts.

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