In this episode, my guest is Rick Rubin, world-renowned music producer of numerous award-winning artists, including Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Adele, Eminem, Slayer, and many more. Rick is also the host of the podcast Tetragrammaton and the author of the best-selling book about the creative process entitled “The Creative Act: A Way of Being.” In this Q&A episode, Rick explains the practical aspects of the creative process, such as specific morning and daily routines, the role of movement, and how to source and capture ideas, interpret dreams, and generate work-life balance. He also offers advice for those struggling with creative or motivation blocks. He explains how cultivating relationships with the unknown, uncertainty and life circumstances heightens the creative process. Rick’s insights into accessing your artistic spirit and direction apply to everyone and all realms of art, work, and life.

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Rick Rubin
Website: https://tetragrammaton.com
Instagram:   / tetragrammaton.now  
YouTube:    / @tetragrammaton_now  
X:   / rickrubin  
Broken Record: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/broke...

Resources
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs (podcast): https://500songs.com
Jack Kornfield: https://jackkornfield.com
Meditation on Lovingkindness: https://jackkornfield.com/meditation-...
Asi Wind (mentalist): https://www.asiwind.com
Rick Rubin on The Joe Rogan Experience: https://ogjre.com/episode/1881-rick-r...
Ramones - Loudmouth, 1975 (YouTube Clip):    • Ramones - Loudmouth (1975 Live in Jap...  
Henry Rollins, Joe Strummer, Rick Rubin & Johnny Cash (photo): https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/ne...
iPhone red screen: https://ios.gadgethacks.com/how-to/ke...
Tetragrammaton episode with Andrew Huberman:    • Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.  
Lift Run Shoot (podcast):    • Lift, Run, Shoot - New Episodes Weekly  
TAKE A DEEP BREATH (breathing exercise):    • Heart Coherence Breathing Exercise | ...  

Books
"The Creative Act: A Way of Being": https://amzn.to/48qgkAA
"Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life": https://amzn.to/3tus7PK

Huberman Lab Episodes Mentioned
Rick Rubin: How to Access Your Creativity (previous Rick Rubin episode): https://go.hubermanlab.com/zBB6x1ycYT
Guest Series | Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health: https://go.hubermanlab.com/N8mwZxHpYT
What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health: https://go.hubermanlab.com/WIJpm8w1YT

Timestamps
00:00:00 Rick Rubin
00:02:00 Sponsors: Maui Nui, Eight Sleep & Waking Up
00:06:27 Tool: Coherence Breathing, Heart Rate Variability
00:09:32 Treading Water, Podcasts
00:11:45 Tool: Meditation Practices
00:15:43 Sunlight, Skin, Circadian Rhythm
00:20:00 Headphones, Natural Living, Diet
00:24:31 Artificial Intelligence (AI); Childhood; Magic & Mentalists
00:28:34 Tool: Writer’s Block, Creativity, Diary Entries; Deadlines
00:34:58 Sponsor: AG1
00:35:54 Uncertainty; Creativity & Challenges; Sensitivity & Environment
00:40:43 Wrestling, Storytelling; Johnny Cash
00:48:51 Creative Endeavors & Outcome; Surprise in Oneself; Experimentation
00:56:36 Resistance; Business & Art
01:00:37 Sponsor: InsideTracker
01:01:39 Source of Ideas; Internet & Information
01:08:31 Dreams & Interpretation; Unconscious Mind; Motivations, Art & Outcome
01:14:07 Career Advice, Book Writing, Diary Entries, Expressive Writing
01:19:25 Music Industry; Capturing Ideas; Money & Ingenuity
01:25:21 Audience; Innovative Ideas
01:29:35 Alcohol, Confidence, Psychedelics
01:35:10 Creativity, Chaos & Organization; Shocking Experiences
01:42:13 News & False Stories; Playing, Wonder & Childhood
01:46:58 Ramones; Henry Rollins
01:49:55 Daily Routine; Red Light, Circadian Rhythm & “Cheap Photons”
01:57:46 Creativity, Experience vs. Institutions; Work, Stress & Relationships
02:04:29 Book Recommendations; Ancestry & Creativity
02:07:41 Experiencing Music; Developing Albums
02:12:28 Music Videos; Book Interpretation; Current Projects & Documentaries
02:16:40 Podcasting & Conversation
02:25:41 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - https://www.blabacphoto.com

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