1KHO 275: Uncertainty is the Fuel Creativity Runs On | Austin Kleon, Steal Like an Artist

Published: April 17, 2024, 4:40 p.m.

I am SO thrilled that Austin Kleon joined us!!! This episode is about the essence of creativity and the unexpected sources of creativity. In this discussion, we talk about all the following topics:\n\nAustin shares his journey as a voracious reader, emphasizing the pleasure and richness of reading.\n\nAustin and Ginny discuss the importance of quitting books to enhance your reading experience.\n\nInfluences and inspirations are dissected, advocating for a deeper understanding of the sources that shape our creativity.\n\nAustin's upbringing in a non-artistic environment highlights the notion that true creativity lies in crafting one's life.\n\nThe concept of an analog workspace is explored, offering a sanctuary for disconnected reflection and creative thinking.\n\nAustin stresses the significance of engaging the whole body in creative pursuits, from walking to hands-on activities.\n\nEmbracing uncertainty as a catalyst for creativity is a recurring theme throughout the conversation.\n\nAustin encourages a multidisciplinary approach to life, rejecting the pressure to specialize and advocating for the preservation of diverse interests.\n\nThe episode concludes with insights on boredom, stillness, and the rediscovery of outdoor spaces as avenues for creativity.\n\n\nTune in to uncover how uncertainty, diverse experiences, and embracing the mundane can ignite your creative spark.\n**\nPurchase your copy of Steal Like an Artist here >> https://amzn.to/49EyVt1\nLearn more about Austin here >> https://austinkleon.com/\n**\nDownload your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers\nFind everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >>\xa0https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings\nOrder of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >>\xa0https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices