This week, I was reading chapter 8 of "Steal Like an Artist" which is titled Be Nice ( The World is a Small Place).  I usually sum up the chapter but the title says it all. I myself am a very optimistic happy guy and will always try to make a friend with anyone. Life is so much better when you look at the positives and are friendly to others after all it is the old golden rule we all learned in elementary school. One thing I have heard before and is mentioned in this chapter is always ind the most talented person in the room and stand next to them. If you find that person is ever you, its time to find a new room.

The author says that you should always follow people that are smarter than you, which I completely agree. I try to follow and question as many people. That being said I am not going to follow a science professor with a PHD if i need help with a graphic design project obviously. I say this because he asks to make a list of people who you follow that are smart. I have a lot of people on that ist but in their own respected categories. 

The last thing the author mentions in this chapter is that you write fan letters to your heroes. and if possible link it to their website. He did mention that you should do it out of respect and not hope for a response in return. I think this is a good idea to always let people know how they inspire you, and who knows someday it could potentially lead to connections