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The Creative Act: A Way of Being

Book • 2023
In 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being,' Rick Rubin shares his insights on creativity, gathered from his extensive career in the music industry.

The book is not limited to musicians but is designed for anyone interested in creative processes.

Rubin discusses the concept of 'Source,' a metaphysical idea representing the infinite and constant flow of creative ideas and inspiration.

He advocates for a way of being that incorporates creativity into all aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of awareness, noticing, and practicing mindfulness.

The book is structured around 78 areas of thought on creativity, making it a versatile and inspiring read that can be revisited multiple times for new insights.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

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Andrew Huberman
as a rich source of wisdom and information on creativity.
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Rick Rubin: How to Access Your Creativity
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Rick Rubin
as an exploration into the creative process.
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Rick Rubin: Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process
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Mike Maughan
; his book discusses how creativity flows when we give ourselves space to observe.
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220. Is Your Attention Span Shrinking?
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Ryan Holiday
as a book about the creative process.
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Rick Rubin on The Creative Act Part One
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Jay Shetty
as a book that will help tap into a part of oneself that may not even know exists or refine and deepen a part that does exist.
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Rick Rubin ON: Why Unconventional Methods Lead to Success & The Secret to Genuinely Love What You Do
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Lenny Rachitsky
as an inspiring book on writing and creativity.
319 snips
Lenny Rachitsky: How This Ex-Airbnb Product Manager Created A Top Newsletter On Substack
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Ryan Holiday
as a project he thought was really cool.
276 snips
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Tyler Cowen
as a new book by
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Rick Rubin
, offering insights into creativity.
168 snips
Rick Rubin on Listening, Taste, and the Act of Noticing
Recommended by Jessica Hische as a good palate cleanser for artists, offering high-level yet actionable advice.
155 snips
How to see like a designer: The hidden power of typography and logos | Jessica Hische (Lettering Artist, Author)
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David Sparks
while discussing the creative act and its importance in human experience.
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213: Developing Skills
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Mike Schmitz
as the next book to be covered on the podcast.
60 snips
163: How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey
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Ryan Holiday
as his new book, which he received an early copy of and gave marketing advice for.
49 snips
Rick Rubin on The Creative Act Part Two
Mentioned by Mike as the next book to be discussed on the podcast.
37 snips
164: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie Smith
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Ian Astbury
, who says that he has read it through and describes his reading experience.
Ian Astbury
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Rangan Chatterjee
as the author of the book discussed in the podcast episode.
BITESIZE | Creativity, Authenticity & How to Live A Meaningful Life | Rick Rubin #465
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Tom Sutcliffe
as a new book describing his philosophy for the pursuit of creative excellence.
Rebecca Frecknall on A Streetcar Named Desire, Rick Rubin, Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh
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Astrid J. Smith
to illustrate the transition from idea to reality.
Astrid J. Smith, "Transmediation and the Archive: Decoding Objects in the Digital Age" (Arc Humanities Press, 2024)

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