Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond Rick Rubin in Conversation with Malcolm Gladwell
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Jan 17, 2023 
Rick Rubin, the pioneering producer and Def Jam co-founder, speaks with Malcolm Gladwell about The Creative Act. They explore creativity beyond art, spirituality, imitation, loving competition, imperfection, and the power of beginner’s mind. Rubin also discusses listening for inspiration, finding an audience of one, and knowing when collaboration is truly complete.
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Creativity Is A Way Of Being
- Creativity applies to every kind of choice, from art and business to recipes and repairing family relationships.
- Rubin says the real subject is learning how to exist in a way that permits creativity to emerge.
Belief Expands The Possible
- Belief in something beyond ordinary reason expands the range of possibilities an artist can perceive.
- Rubin connects this openness to radical breakthroughs, from mystical experiences to the Wright brothers’ belief that humans could fly.
Use Distraction To Unlock Solutions
- When solving a problem, hold the question lightly while walking, swimming, driving, or doing another absorbing activity.
- Distraction reduces the conscious mind’s control and lets unexpected answers surface.
