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#409 The Creative Genius of Rick Rubin

"I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.” —Rick Rubin. This episode is what I learned from reading The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Episode sponsors: ⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your…

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  1. Why Does an Unused Idea Find Another Maker? at 5:22

    David Senra reads Rick Rubin's claim from The Creative Act, in the section called tuning in: if you have an idea you are excited about and you do not bring it… Full answer

  2. Does the Fear of Creating Ever Go Away? at 23:31

    David Senra reads Rick Rubin's claim that the desire to create must be greater than the fear of it, and even for some of the greatest artists the fear never… Full answer

  3. Why Does Rick Rubin Say Rules Make Average Work? at 27:51

    David Senra says Rick Rubin treats rules as a path to average behavior, so most rules do not apply when the aim is exceptional work. Full answer

  4. Why Does Rick Rubin Work Fast and Stay Patient? at 35:05

    David Senra says Rick Rubin holds a paradox for the best work: stay patient and avoid rushing the process, and at the same time work quickly and without delay. Full answer

  5. Why Does Rick Rubin Say the Audience Comes Last? at 37:54

    David Senra says Rick Rubin puts the audience last when making art. Rubin cares about making things he is proud of and wants to see in the world. Full answer

  6. What Is Rick Rubin's Rule for Not Losing Ideas? at 41:39

    David Senra reads Rick Rubin's rule for never losing a valuable idea. The worry is that a great idea gets lost or overlooked in the spontaneity of a moment. Full answer

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