In Austin Kleon's book "Show Your Work!", he discusses the importance of sharing knowledge and creativity with others. He emphasizes that hoarding what one learns is not only a disservice to oneself but can also lead to a sense of isolation and unfulfillment. When people keep their insights to themselves, they miss out on opportunities for growth and connection.

Kleon echoes Annie Dillard's sentiment that withholding knowledge results in losing its value. When you keep your experiences and learnings to yourself, they become meaningless, akin to finding ashes in place of riches. By sharing generously, individuals not only enrich the lives of others but also foster their own creative growth and discovery.