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Join hosts Mike and Mark on the Moonshots Podcast as they explore the transformative insights of Austin Kleon's book Keep Going. In this episode, they explore Kleon's wisdom on sustaining creativity through challenges and fostering consistent growth.
INTRO Mike and Mark kick off the episode with a discussion on why Austin Kleon wrote "Keep Going," featuring insights from Kleon himself and Debbie Millman. They explore the reality that creativity may not get easier over time but is a continuous journey of learning and adaptation. Clip 1 Guest Kevin Yee breaks down the concept of healthy creative goals versus result-based goals, emphasizing the importance of sustainable creative practices that nurture long-term growth. Clip 2 Kevin Yee shares another critical insight from Kleon's book, focusing on the significance of habits and routines in maintaining creative momentum and staying present in the creative process. OUTRO The episode concludes with Austin Kleon's reflections on the value of boredom in fostering creativity, highlighted in a conversation with Debbie Millman. They discuss how prioritizing reflection can lead to deeper insights and new creative breakthroughs.
About "Keep Going" by Austin Kleon, "Keep Going" encourages readers to develop a sustainable creative practice that thrives amidst challenges. Kleon advocates for routines, embracing constraints, seeking inspiration from diverse sources, sharing work openly, staying playful, and persisting through setbacks as essential strategies for continuous creative growth.
