Keep Going By Austin Kleon

In Keep Going, Austin Kleon provides a roadmap for creatives to navigate the challenges of sustaining a creative life. Building upon his previous works, Steal Like an Artist and Show Your Work!, Kleon emphasizes the importance of daily practices, resilience, and self-compassion in the creative process.

 Key Concepts

1. Every Day Is Groundhog Day
   Approach each day as a fresh start, focusing on the present moment and the work at hand.

2. Build a Bliss Station
   Create a dedicated space and time for uninterrupted creative work.

3. Forget the Noun, Do the Verb
   Focus on the act of creating rather than the identity of being a “creative.”

4. Make Gifts
   Share your work generously without the expectation of immediate returns.

5. The Ordinary + Extra Attention = The Extraordinary
   Find inspiration in everyday life by observing and appreciating the mundane.

6. Slay the Art Monsters
   Let go of the notion of the tortured artist and embrace a healthier creative mindset.

7. You’re Allowed to Change Your Mind
   Stay open to new ideas and be willing to pivot in your creative journey.

8. When in Doubt, Tidy Up
   Organizing your space can lead to mental clarity and renewed inspiration.

9. Demons Hate Fresh Air
   Combat creative blocks by stepping outside and engaging with the world.

10. Plant Your Garden
    Cultivate your creative life patiently, understanding that growth takes time.