Austin Kleon, a poet and artist, highlights a common desire among people: wanting to be recognized for their achievements without putting in the necessary effort. This notion reflects a deeper truth about success and creativity, emphasizing that to be truly great, one must feel a profound need to create and contribute. It is this internal drive that fuels the process and leads to meaningful work.

In Ryan Holiday's book "Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts," he reinforces the idea that greatness stems from a strong imperative to act. The distinction between being a 'noun'—someone who receives accolades—and doing the 'verb'—engaging in the hard work of creation—is crucial. True fulfillment and success come from a relentless commitment to one’s passions and the unavoidable feeling that creating is essential.