When you give yourself permission to steal from the great artists, it takes away the huge burden of the need to be original. And that relief itself, ironically, makes space for original ideas.
Investing, they say, is more of an art than science. And, art by definition, stands on the shoulders of creativity. Where there’s art, there’s creativity. So, any insights that can inject some creativity into one’s life and work, including investing, are worth paying attention.
Austin Kleon’s book – Steal Like An Artist– is an illustrated guide that gently touches the various aspects of how creativity takes shape. It’s a manifesto for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, designers, photographers, musicians, and anyone attempting to make things, especially in the digital age.
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