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Rick Rubin: Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process

Dec 25, 2023
Rick Rubin, a legendary music producer known for his collaborations with icons like Johnny Cash and Adele, shares profound insights into the creative journey. He discusses practical routines for igniting creativity, such as movement and mindfulness techniques. Rubin emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty and emotional challenges in the artistic process. He also tackles how personal experiences and authentic connections shape creativity, offering advice for overcoming mental blocks and the significance of focusing on the process rather than outcomes.
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  • The worth of creative work cannot be defined by an outcome, focusing on the process is essential.
  • Technology and the internet offer both gifts and inhibitors to the creative process, finding a balance is crucial.

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The Impact of Johnny Cash

Working with Johnny Cash was a soulful and profound experience. He had incredible knowledge and a humble authenticity that came through in his music. He possessed a gravitas that made his words believable, whether he wrote them or not. He had a deep understanding of history and music, and his presence as an artist stemmed from the remarkable human being he was.

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