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The Creative Act

The Creative Act

By Rick Rubin

A Way of Being. Penguin Press, 2023.

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16 mins read

14 Key insights

A brief summary of The Creative Act

A transformative exploration of artistic identity, comprising dozens of philosophical reflections that encourage a mindful approach to creativity, emphasizing playfulness and inspiration over money and market trends.

Key insights in The Creative Act

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What do you get from this book? How to unleash your self-expression and become inspired to create art
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We are all artists, even if we don’t believe it, and we can find the spark of inspiration anywhere
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The more you open your mind and practice tapping into your Source, the easier it becomes to create
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Draw inspiration from the world around you, as well as your own subconscious
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It’s okay to be afraid or doubtful, as long as you don’t let it hold you back
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Set aside your expectations and money-making goals and open your mind to new possibilities
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Artists create because it’s what they are born to do, which sometimes means breaking the rules
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Before you can craft your art, you need to gather information and test out your ideas
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Crafting your art takes time, just make sure you don’t get stuck in this phase forever
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Your art is finished once all choices are made, and your gut tells you it’s done
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True artists never stop creating; they value the transcendency of their work
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Summary of the key insights
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read The Creative Act

Music lovers • writers • painters • artists of all ages and backgrounds • those seeking a way to follow their dreams • anyone who feels creatively blocked

About the author of The Creative Act

Rick Rubin is a legendary record producer and executive. In 1984, he co-founded Def Jam Recordings, a multi-national label, but later left to start his own company, American Recordings. From 2007-2012 Rubin served as the president of Colombia Records. He has won nine Grammy awards, prompting MTV to call him the "most important producer of the last 20 years.”

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