Inpirational Quote by Austin Kleon
““chew on one thinker-writer, activist, role model- you really love. Study everything there is to know about that thinker. Then find three people the thinker loved and find out everything about them. Repeat this as many times as you can. Climb up the tree as far as you can go. Once you built your tree, it's time to start your own branch.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Steal Like an Artist, 2012
Deep study of a mentor and their influences builds a knowledge tree; eventually grow your own branch.
In simple terms: Learn from mentors and their circles, then create your own path.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a personal lineage of ideas.
Themes
learning
mentorship
creativity
growth
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
creative
instructional
When to use this quote
- artistic development
- academic research
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
creative process
network theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Who inspires your creative lineage?
- How will you differentiate your branch?
A Different Perspective
Risk of copying without originality.
