Legendary music producer Rick Rubin shares insights on silencing the inner critic, trusting instincts, separating art from commerce, and embracing curiosity in the creative process. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and tapping into one's deepest inspirations.
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Silence The Inner Critic
The best artists learn to silence their inner critic and stop second-guessing their instincts.
Rick Rubin says the aim is to make the most beautiful, honest thing without thinking about singles or charts.
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Trust Your Immediate Taste
Do ask yourself what you actually like and stop second-guessing your immediate taste.
Rubin directs creators to treat work as 'this tastes good to me' and share it to see what others think.
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Keep Commerce Separate From Art
Separate commerce from art by getting a job that supports you so you can create freely.
Rubin suggests working in related fields (studio, gallery) to stay near your craft without compromising it.
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"It's a very simple, it's such a simple idea getting to what do I actually like, no second-guessing, and it doesn't have to stand for anything. It doesn't have to represent you. It's just this is the thing that tastes good to me."
-Rick Rubin
In this captivating episode, legendary music producer Rick Rubin shares his profound insights on the creative process, the power of authenticity, and the key to unlocking your inner magic. With his trademark wisdom and zen-like presence, Rick takes us on a journey into the heart of what it means to be an artist, offering invaluable advice for anyone seeking to silence their inner critic and tap into their deepest wells of inspiration.
Through a series of illuminating anecdotes and thought-provoking questions, Rick reveals the transformative power of trusting your instincts, embracing curiosity, and letting go of external expectations. He emphasizes the importance of separating the pursuit of art from the demands of commerce, encouraging artists to find ways to support themselves that allow them to create freely and without compromise. Tune in now and discover how to reconnect with your inner sense of wonder, cultivate a lifelong love affair with the creative process, and bring forth the magic that lies within you!
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