Shared Quote by Austin Kleon
““In fact, sharing your process might actually be most valuable if the products of your work aren’t easily shared,””
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 interview on sharing creative process
Sharing your workflow can be more helpful than sharing the final product when the outcome is hard to distribute.
In simple terms: Process sharing can be valuable when results are not easily shared.
Key Takeaway
Focus on explaining how you work.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
knowledge transfer
Mood
educational
thoughtful
Type
advice
insightful
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- workshops
- online tutorials
- open source projects
Key Concepts
process transparency
intellectual property
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect sensitive details while teaching your method?
- What aspects of your process are most teachable?
A Different Perspective
If the product is proprietary, sharing process may reveal trade secrets.
