James Victore Quotes & Sayings

We're supposed to be the people who make culture, not decorate culture. — James Victore

Inspiration is hogwash. My work comes directly out of my loves and hates. Muses don't whisper in my ear, and ideas don't flow over my body like a cool rain. — James Victore

Put your weird in your work! — James Victore

Creativity is not to be rudely shoved into being — James Victore

No one can stand in the way of your personal greatness — James Victore

In the particular lies the universal. — James Victore

Distraction is the most corrosive disease of the 20th century. — James Victore

Your pursuit of personal greatness challenges others to fear for their own causes, their own battles and pursuits. Your freedom is a reminder of their own imaginary restraints and limitations. Yet, for others, your confidence will be a beacon. People follow conviction, assertive advice and brave leaders, and there's nothing more powerful than a confident man or woman. — James Victore

By believing your work is a 'gift,' it radically changes what you create. I think this is a revolutionary idea. It's no longer about client approval or a paycheck, but aspiring to make work that has meaning and purpose in your life and for your audience. — James Victore

If you don't enjoy what you're doing, how can you assume anyone else will — James Victore

The first rule of business is FUN — James Victore

If your work appeals to everyone, it moves no one — James Victore

Things that make you weird as a kid will make you great tomorrow. — James Victore

We are born with magic inside of us — James Victore

Go have fun and make money — James Victore

But the few brave ones, both companies and individuals, who risk comfort and safety for a chance at beauty or being able to move someone - they have a potential to gain so much more. — James Victore

The life you want doesn't exist. You have to make it up. — James Victore

It's about whittling. It's about taking something and whittling and whittling and getting it sharp and perfect. Then you've got something. — James Victore

When we think of our work as a gift, it radically changes what we create. — James Victore

I am everyone I have ever loved. — James Victore

You can't learn anything new, until you are open enough to forget everything you think you know — James Victore