Mind your own business from "summary" of Keep Going by Austin Kleon
In the creative world, there’s a lot of noise. There are critics, naysayers, and armchair quarterbacks who love to sit on the sidelines and tell you what you should be doing. It’s easy to get caught up in what other people are saying or doing, but it’s essential to remember to mind your own business. Your business is your work. Your business is your creativity. Your business is your life. When you’re constantly worrying about what other people are doing, you lose sight of your own vision and goals. You can’t control what other people do or say, but you can control how you react to it. Instead of getting caught up in comparisons or competition, focus on your own creative practice. Put your head down and do the work. D...
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