Dig into almost every overnight success story and youโll find about a decadeโs worth of hard work and perseverance.
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.
Austin KleonNot everybody will get it. People will misinterpret you and what you do. They might even call you names. So get comfortable with being misunderstood, disparaged, or ignored -- the trick is to be too busy doing your work to care.
Austin KleonWe're always being told 'find your voice.' When I was younger, I never really knew what this meant. I used to worry a lot about voice, wondering if I had my own. But now I realize that the only way to find your voice is to use it. It's hardwired, built into you. Talk about the things you love. Your voice will follow.
Austin Kleon