Monday, January 20, 2025

Day 1,768, Quasi-Quarantine: "Steal Like An Artist" Is Mostly A Lengthy Motivational Poster, But Manages To Stick

 

Long on inspiration, "Steal Like an Artist" is more a daily affirmation than a blueprint for creativity. Austin Kleon's whimsical, visual approach lends itself to an easy, quick read.

While some readers may be looking for more concrete and actionable guidance, those who embrace Kleon's message will find important pearls about impostor syndrome, time management, and a number of other topics.

"Steal Like an Artist" hits hardest when it nails the many reasons why we say we can't -- when the focus should always be on just seeing what happens when we try.

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