The thing is: It takes a lot of energy to be creative. You don't have that energy if you waste it on other stuff.
Austin KleonArt that only comes from the head isn't any good. Watch any good musician and you'll see what I mean.
Austin KleonThatโs the thing you have to understand about the whole process of art (or the work that we do) โ youโre only half of the equation. Itโs an interaction between you and the person whoโs going to experience the work. The person whoโs going to experience the work is bringing just as much to it and is just as important as you are.
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