Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad (Austin Kleon)

Austin Kleon offers advice and anecdotes on maintaining creative focus when circumstances feel chaotic. Drawing on stories and practical guidance, he teaches readers how to persist in work that contributes to a world worth living in. Building on his previous New York Times bestsellers Steal Like an Artist and Show Your Work!, Kleon presents ten rules for staying creative, focused, and true to yourself throughout life. He argues that the creative life is cyclical rather than linear, emphasizing that today is the only day that matters. Key principles include establishing a daily routine, disconnecting from the world to reconnect with yourself, spending time outdoors and walking, paying attention to what captures your attention, prioritizing the worth of your work over mere productivity, and focusing on leaving things better than you found them rather than making your mark. Keep Going applies timeless, practical, and ethical principles to anyone seeking to sustain a meaningful and productive life.