> You start by re-writing your hero's catalog – Nick Lowe - You learn by copying - Even the Beatles started as a cover band and honed their skills[^1] - The goal is to start seeing the world through your heroes eyes ## How to copy 1. First: Figure out WHO[^2] you want to copy 2. Second: Figure out WHAT to copy 3. Third: Copy from MANY people to avoid plagiarism ## Related - [[Copy Gay Talese's Reports]] - [[The Boron Letters by Gary Halbert]] - [[Copy What You Like by Paul Graham (Essay)]] [^1]: [[The Beatles in Hamburg]] [^2]: [[Start with WHO not How]]