Rick Rubin ON: Why Unconventional Methods Lead to Success & The Secret to Genuinely Love What You Do

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.

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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

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