The Creative Act: A Way of Being

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by Rick Rubin · 2023

The Creative Act: A Way of Being is a 2023 book by music producer Rick Rubin about creativity and the creative process. Drawing on Rubin’s experience working with artists, it presents creativity as a way of living and offers reflections on cultivating awareness, inspiration, and artistic practice.

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1 episode featuring The Creative Act: A Way of Being

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Rick Rubin argues conviction—not metrics—makes lasting art
Rick Rubin makes the case that meaningful creative work depends on protecting intuition from labels, commercial pressure, and inherited expectations.
Sep 21, 2026 · 2h 47m

1 episode featuring The Creative Act: A Way of Being

Rick Rubin argues conviction—not metrics—makes lasting art