"There’s a dichotomy in schools of thought when it comes to learning, hustling, or creating: Do in silence, show the end product. Show the process, progress publicly."

"The main benefits I’ve found include: Creating accountability Building a feedback loop Seeing your progress Establishing a community/following"

"“By letting go of our egos and sharing our process, we allow for the possibility of people having an ongoing connection with us and our work, which helps us move more.” — Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon"

"One of the biggest notions set out by Austin Kleon is that in order to progress, we must first launch ourselves on the centre stage (aka the public domain). Create, create today, and create in public."

"“You have to make stuff,” said journalist David Carr when he was asked if he had any advice for students. “No one is going to give a damn about your résumé; they want to see what you have made with your own little fingers.”"

"“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” If you just focus on getting really good, Martin says, people will come to you. I happen to agree: You don’t really find an audience for your work; they find you."

"There’s a dichotomy in schools of thought when it comes to learning, hustling, or creating:"

"Do in silence, show the end product."

"Show the process, progress publicly."

"Creating accountability"

"Building a feedback loop"

"Seeing your progress"

"Establishing a community/following"

"One of the biggest notions set out by Austin Kleon is that in order to progress, we must first launch ourselves on the centre stage (aka the public domain)."

"Given that you are not at all competing against big brands or corporate companies, it would be pretty straight-forward to rack up some decent SEO against your name — go ahead, search my name on Google and notice how you are instantly able to find my blog and newsletter."

"Instantly you know more about me than I could ever convey in a double-sided curriculum vitae. Visibility is leverage."

"By far one of the best outcomes from starting this newsletter is the incredibly supportive and like-minded peers I’ve been able to find and connect with sharing many of the same interests."