Quotes from Paul Arden

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Experience is the opposite of being creative.

Be true to your subject and you will be far more likely to create something that is timeless.

Nearly all rich an powerful people are not notably talented, educated, charming or good-looking. They become rich and powerful by wanting to be rich and powerful.

Your vision of where or who you want to be is the greatest asset you have. Without having a goal it's difficult to score.

Don't seek praise, seek criticism.

If, instead of seeking approval, you ask, "What's wrong with it? How can I make it better?", you are more likely to get a truthful, critical answer

Ideas are open knowledge. Don't claim ownership.

If you show somebody a piece of your work and you ask them 'What do you think?', they will probably say it's okay because they don't want to offend you. Next time, instead of asking if it's right, ask them what's wrong. They may not say what you want to hear, but the chances are they will give you a truthful criticism.

So: it's wrong to be right, because people who are right are rooted in the past, right-minded, dull and smug.

When it can't be done, do it. If you don't do it, it doesn't exist.