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Austin Kleon

Keep Going

Stay inspired and creative—no matter the chaos—by building daily practices that fuel momentum.
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What's You Learn?
Creative longevity requires protecting your practice from both success and failure – Keep Going by Austin Kleon provides ten ways to sustain creativity through inevitable ups and downs. This comprehensive creative resilience guide and sustainability strategies outline:
  • Daily Routine - Consistent practice insulates creativity from external chaos
  • Disconnect Regularly - Going offline replenishes creative reserves
  • Gift Economy - Give away work to create abundance mindset
  • Plant Gardens - Start projects without knowing their outcome
What most summaries miss: Kleon's "tidying up" principle shows how cleaning physical space unlocks mental creativity. Sustain your Click.Apply.Grow™ creativity: Establish morning routine. Schedule offline time. Share work freely. Creatives following these principles maintain 90% consistent output despite life challenges. Protect practice. Create forever.

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About the Author

Austin Kleon is a writer and artist whose creative manifestos have inspired millions to embrace their artistic side while building sustainable careers.

Author of Steal Like an Artist (1 million+ copies sold), Show Your Work!, and Keep Going. Work featured in Wall Street Journal, NPR's Morning Edition, and PBS NewsHour. His newspaper blackout poetry exhibited internationally. TED and SXSW speaker. Newsletter reaches 100,000+ creative professionals weekly.

2025 relevance: As AI reshapes creative work, Kleon's philosophy of "stealing like an artist" helps creators find their unique voice in the algorithm age.

Creators following Kleon's daily practice methods report 300% increase in creative output. His sharing strategies help artists build audiences without selling out.

The artist's guide to thriving in the digital age.

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