Oscar Wilde said some things are too important to take seriously. And this is Rick Rubin’s stance on creativity.

For me the pragmatic act of making art is the destination. And if we’re wary enough of inspiration we can get down to the business of getting our reps in. Art isn’t about thinking or even about being in a state of mind. It’s about doing it. And most of the time it’s better to be out of your mind and in your body.

Just make art. Quit waiting to be visited by the Great Muse. Like everything it takes practice. If you’re spending too much time reading books by artists on how fucking magical everything is you might be procrastinating.

Just turn off your brain and start making stuff.

But first, listen to this podcast.

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