Ambitious Quote by Austin Kleon
““Be ambitious. Keep yourself busy. Think bigger. Expand your audience. Don’t hobble yourself in the name of “keeping it real,” or “not selling out.” Try new things.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon, 2012
Ambition drives busy, expansive work; avoid limiting yourself with pretensions of authenticity or fear of selling out.
In simple terms: Be ambitious, stay busy, think big, avoid self‑imposed limits.
Key Takeaway
Push beyond comfort zones and experiment freely.
Themes
creativity
ambition
authenticity
Mood
energetic
encouraging
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- music
- visual art
- startup ventures
Key Concepts
self‑expression
entrepreneurship
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “keeping it real” mean to you?
- How can you balance authenticity with commercial success?
A Different Perspective
Fear of “selling out” can stifle genuine growth.
