Amateur Quote by Austin Kleon
““This is yet another trait of amateurs—they’ll use whatever tools they can get their hands on to try to get their ideas into the world.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “Show Your Work!”, 2012
Amateurs rely on any available tools to share ideas, emphasizing resourcefulness over perfection.
In simple terms: Use any tool to share ideas.
Key Takeaway
Share work early, regardless of polish.
Themes
creativity
resourcefulness
sharing
Mood
encouraging
pragmatic
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- posting online
- creating prototypes
Key Concepts
DIY culture
digital media
Questions to Reflect On
- What tools can you use now?
- How does early sharing improve your work?
A Different Perspective
Risk of low‑quality output.
