10% Happier with Dan Harris Legendary Record Producer Rick Rubin On: Creativity, Habits, Self-Doubt, Intuition and Meditation
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Aug 9, 2023 
Renowned record producer Rick Rubin, a nine-time GRAMMY winner and author of 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being,' shares profound insights on creativity. He discusses the transformative power of meditation and how it enhances artistic expression. Rubin elaborates on the importance of cultivating good habits and the balance between work and life. He explores the nuances of authenticity versus sincerity and shares strategies for navigating doubt in creative processes. Additionally, he reflects on the impact of AI and substances on creativity, emphasizing that creativity is a birthright for all.
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TM for Neck Pain
- At 14, Rick Rubin's pediatrician diagnosed his neck pain as stress-related.
- This led him to learn Transcendental Meditation (TM), significantly impacting his life.
Meditation's Impact
- Returning to meditation after a break, Rubin realized its profound impact on his perception.
- It allowed him to see beyond surface interactions and understand deeper meanings.
Empathy Through Meditation
- Rubin's cousin lashed out at his father at a funeral due to grief.
- Rubin's meditation practice allowed him to see his cousin's outburst as pain, not a personal attack.
