Austin Kleon on Fueling Artistic Ambition

It was a bad year. You picked up some bad habits. You let some good habits slip. You wasted time on stuff that didn’t matter. But just because that’s true doesn’t mean things have to continue that way.👉 Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your be ...  Show more

Remarkably, Jesus and Seneca lived nearly parallel lives, with many sources suggesting they were born in the same year. Even more striking are the overlaps in their teachings. This Christmas morning, it’s worth reflecting on the shared wisdom of these extraordinary lives.Make 202 ...  Show more

Austin Kleon thinks stealing inspiration is a good thing — because it requires you to pay attention to the world. Austin is a self-proclaimed “creative kleptomaniac” and the author of five books, including Steal Like An Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creativ ...

Kristen & Jolenta live by Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative, by Austin Kleon. Can they learn to kickstart their imaginations? And where will that creativity lead?Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book su ...  Show more

You might not know his name, but you’ve definitely shared his quotes.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Poster Journal, the anonymous creator behind the viral “I say what you’re thinking” quote posts that have taken over the internet. 

If you’ve ever wondered ...

Many architects start their firms with a vision of creative freedom, only to find themselves buried in endless work, stretched too thin, and struggling financially. In this episode, Rion Willard joins Jason Owens to reveal why so many architects hit this wall—and what they mus ...