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Mentioned in 77 episodes
The Creative Act
A Way of Being
Book •
In *The Creative Act: A Way of Being*, Rick Rubin distills the wisdom he has gained from a lifetime of working with artists across various genres.
The book is not just about music production but about the broader creative process and how it applies to everyone's life.
Rubin emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with a state of innocence, being aware of the world, and tapping into what he calls 'Source'—an infinite and constant flow of ideas and inspiration.
The book is structured around 78 areas of thought, providing practical wisdom, philosophical insights, and encouragement for anyone seeking to enhance their creative expression.
The book is not just about music production but about the broader creative process and how it applies to everyone's life.
Rubin emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with a state of innocence, being aware of the world, and tapping into what he calls 'Source'—an infinite and constant flow of ideas and inspiration.
The book is structured around 78 areas of thought, providing practical wisdom, philosophical insights, and encouragement for anyone seeking to enhance their creative expression.
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Mentioned in 77 episodes
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Neil Strauss as the author of "The Creative Act", highlighting his approach to the creative process.
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Lex Fridman , highlighting Rubin's perspective on self-doubt and imperfection in the creative process.
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