My guest is Rick Rubin, one of the most renowned music producers of all time, known for his work with a wide range of artists, including Run DMC, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, JayZ, Adele, Johnny Cash, LL Cool J, Slayer, Neil Young, Ye (formerly Kayne West), Tom Petty, and many more. He is also the author of a new book, "The Creative Act: A Way of Being," which explores the creative process and how to access creativity. We discuss topics such as finding inspiration, the role of feelings as guideposts, learning from observing nature, balancing self-doubt and anxiety, and adopting new perspectives to channel the creative process. Rick also shares his thoughts on using deadlines, eliminating distractions, and how our experiences and emotions influence the creative process. Additionally, we discuss his love for professional wrestling. Our conversation can be applied to any activity or profession to access creativity.For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://athleticgreens.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlabWaking Up: https://wakingup.com/hubermanMomentous: https://livemomentous.com/hubermanTimestamps(00:00:00) Rick Rubin(00:04:24) Sponsor: LNT(00:08:23) Creativity & Ideas, Cloud Analogy (00:12:26) Language & Creativity; Kids(00:17:36) Feelings & Creative Ideas(00:22:01) Rules, Choice & Art; Personal Taste & Other’s Opinions (00:29:59) Sponsor: AG1(00:30:20) Changing Perspective & Creativity(00:35:04) Scientific Knowledge; Opinions & Art(00:41:27) Finishing Projects; The Source & Nature(00:47:40) Perception Filters, Contrast & Novelty(00:58:42) Music & Identity, Evolving Tastes(01:04:14) Focus, Disengaging & Subconscious; Anxiety (01:13:22) Collaboration, Art & Rigorous Work(01:18:26) Process & “Cloud”; Perception & Storytelling(01:29:13) Limited Resolution, Considering the Inverse(01:35:38) Wrestling, Energy & Reality; Dopamine (01:49:43) Wrestling, Style & Performance(01:52:40) Resetting Energy & Nature; Nostalgia(02:01:56) Sleep, Waking Up & Sunlight, Capturing Ideas(02:08:16) Creative Work Phases; Structure & Deadlines(02:15:32) Self-Doubt & Performance(02:19:13) Predictability & Surprise, Authenticity  (02:25:02) Past Experiences, Other’s Opinions (02:29:42) Public Opinion & Science: Light, Acupuncture & Nutrition (02:39:44) “Look for Clues”, Belief Effects (02:46:25) Attention, Emotion & Art(02:48:07) Mantra Meditation, Awareness Meditation (02:57:33) Rick Rubin Questions, Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network NewsletterDisclaimer

Guest Rick Rubin, world-renowned music producer, discusses practical aspects of the creative process, including morning routines, generating work-life balance, and accessing artistic direction. They explore the role of AI in music and visual arts and the complexity of wrestling as a form of theater. The speakers also touch on the process of creative ideas, taking creative risks, and the lasting impact of movies. They delve into the origins of the band name 'Ramones' and emphasize the importance of honesty in relationships. Finally, they explore genetic and ancestral influences on creative output and express gratitude with a call to action.

Brought to you by Wealthfront high-yield savings account, Peloton Row premium rower for an efficient workout, and You Need A Budget cult-favorite money management app.Rick Rubin (@RickRubin) is a nine-time GRAMMY-winning producer, one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, and the most successful producer in any genre, according to Rolling Stone. He has collaborated with artists from Tom Petty to Adele, Johnny Cash to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys to Slayer, Kanye West to the Strokes, and System of a Down to Jay-Z. You can find my 2015 interview with Rick at tim.blog/RickRubin.His new book is THE CREATIVE ACT: A Way of Being. *This episode is brought to you by Wealthfront! Wealthfront is an app that helps you save and invest your money. Right now, you can earn 3.8% APY—that’s the Annual Percentage Yield—with the Wealthfront Cash Account. 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Explore Rick Rubin's pursuit of simplicity in music production, his ability to discover products rather than invent them, and his goal of letting artists be the best versions of themselves. Delve into his unique studio approach, artistic impact on icons like Johnny Cash, and collaborative musicianship with top talents like Tom Petty. Discover insights into a renowned producer's philosophy on capturing a raw sound and encouraging artistic freedom in music.

The flow and the ingredients by which an idea becomes an offering — and life practices which call that alchemy forth. The mystery of it all that can only be named and wondered at — and the ordinary mystery that creativity is a human birthright, a way of being rather than doing, that beckons to us all, in everything we do, from crafting something to conversing to the arranging of furniture in a room.This is where Krista goes with the rock star music producer Rick Rubin. It's not a conversation about the creative process of the many great musicians he's worked with — but a conversation that is for and about us all. There are some surprises, too, in his lovely, soothing voice — like the way he finds a metaphor for all of life in pro wrestling. And he leaves the doors of his studio wide open as they speak, so there is a soundtrack of ocean waves.Rick Rubin has been a singular, transformative creative muse for artists across genres and generations — from the Beastie Boys to Johnny Cash, from Public Enemy to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, from Adele to Jay-Z. To name just a few. His new (and first) book is The Creative Act: A Way of Being. He is co-founder of the record label Def Jam Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records. He is also one of the hosts of the podcast, Broken Record. Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. ___________Sign up for The Pause to receive our seasonal Saturday morning newsletter and advance invitations and news on all things On Being.And: if you can, please take a minute to rate On Being in this podcast app — you'll be bending the arc of algorithms towards this adventure of conversation and living.

In the first of a two-part interview, Ryan speaks with Rick Rubin about his new book The Creative Act: A Way of Being, the importance of allowing creativity to happen rather than willing it into existence, working with the unique facets of the artist’s ego, the importance of changing up the way that you do things, the phases of the creative process, and more.Rick Rubin is a renowned American record producer and the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records. He has produced albums for a wide range of acclaimed artists, including the Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine, and Johnny Cash. He has won nine Grammys and has been nominated for 12 more. He has been called "the most important producer of the last 20 years" by MTV and was named on Time's list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World".Part two of Ryan’s interview with Rick will air on February 22nd for subscribers, and March 1st for non-subscribers.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.📱 Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Rubin is one of the greatest music producers of all time, working with many of the greats including Beastie Boys, Eminem, Metallica, LL Cool J, Kanye West, Slayer, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Dixie Chicks, Aerosmith, Adele, Danzig, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, Jay-Z, Black Sabbath. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Lambda: https://lambdalabs.com/lex – Theragun: https://therabody.com/lex to get 30 day trial – ROKA: https://roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order – Onnit: https://lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off – ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free EPISODE LINKS: Rick’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RickRubin Broken Record Podcast: https://bit.ly/3j7BFXZ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (07:46) – Nietzsche and music (18:47) – Rick’s approach with artists (30:10) – Beautiful simplicity in music (33:54) – Marvin Gaye (43:09) – Best album of all time (47:02) – Paul McCartney (49:08) – Ideas (51:30) – Rebellion and conformity (56:18) – Fitness (59:27) – Johnny Cash (1:09:23) – Tom Waits (1:14:01) – Lyrics vs rhythm (1:18:48) – Johnny Cash continued (1:20:47) – Beastie Boys (1:27:09) – Depression (1:31:31) – Art vs Business (1:40:18) – Art of conversation (1:56:52) – Rick’s podcast (2:00:02) – Advice for young people (2:04:07) – Mortality (2:06:42) – Meaning of life

Today, I sit down with Rick Rubin to talk about living a life of creativity. Rick shares his insights on why curiosity is a powerful tool when it comes to achieving dreams and finding success, the influence our attitude has towards the things that we do and the people we surround ourselves with, and how to stay focused on your goals and not get distracted by negativity and lack of support.   Rick Rubin is an influential music producer and record executive known for his work with artists across various genres. Co-founding Def Jam Recordings, he played a vital role in shaping hip-hop music and produced albums for iconic acts such as LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys. Rubin's production style combines rock and hip-hop elements, and he has collaborated with diverse artists like Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Kanye West. His minimalist approach and emphasis on capturing raw performances have earned him numerous accolades and established him as a highly sought-after producer in the industry. You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:22 At the core of it, who do you see yourself? Who are you trying to create?  02:42 Why are we addicted to becoming accepted?  07:38 How did curiosity develop for you and how did it start? 10:41 Habit is something you get better at the more you practice 11:43 Some are fearless in life, and there are some who are fearless when it comes to art 13:11 Commitments in life differ from the commitments you make in art 15:24 How does our attitude change things around us? 17:59 We all have a creative decision and it what makes a difference in our daily activities 19:49 What have been the biggest blocks in creativity? 24:05 Is creativity stifled and why does it matter? 27:19 We all have a story and we all can learn from each other 30:19 There are several ways to sing your life song 32:29 Why can't I be creative? What can I do to get better? 34:36 How do you stay confident in a competitive space and share your work openly? 38:21 How do famous people deal with criticism and stay unaffected? 43:30 How can you differentiate procrastination from distraction? 50:24 How do you submerge yourself in your craft? 52:35 Listening to monks can significantly change your life 56:36 Understanding the power of meditation and how to practice it 59:29 What is the biggest challenge in your life and what did you do about it? 01:05:31 What is the best way to inspire someone when most people don’t like being told what to do? 01:07:45 What is your purpose in life? 01:10:06 Why do we often feel unworthy of happiness and love? 01:11:21 How does first success feel? Did it make you happy? 01:15:50 What’s the best moment you’ve celebrated over success? 01:20:56 This is how you can preserve a good dream 01:24:56 We can’t predict an outcome so choose to do what’s interesting for you 01:29:41 When you receive an advice, listen to your own intuition 01:32:53 Rick on Final Five Episode Resources Rick Rubin | Twitter Rick Rubin | Instagram Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin The Creative Act: A Way of Being Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Rubin joins Dan to discuss human creativity. This unusual show evolves as it goes though and by the end covers a wide array of subjects and topics. By the end it isn't even clear who is asking questions and who is answering them. 1. “Broken Record” with Rick Rubin and Malcolm Gladwell https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/broken-record 2. “Tetragrammaton” podcast with Rick Rubin https://tunein.com/radio/Tetragrammaton-with-Rick-Rubin-p3496748/ 3. “From Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire” by Pierre Briant 4. “The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life” by Twyla Tharp 5. “The Artist's Way” by Julia Cameron 6. “Daily Creative Habit Creative Journal” by Mike Brennan

In this enlightening discussion, legendary music producer Rick Rubin shares his intuitive creativity approach, emphasizing artistic truth. Acclaimed musician Hozier explores themes of vulnerability and self-discovery, shedding light on the impact of societal expectations. Spoken word poet IN-Q dives into emotional healing through art, advocating for authenticity. They collectively discuss overcoming creative blocks, the balance between vulnerability and confidence, and the transformative power of mindfulness in artistic expression.