The Creative Act: A Way of Being

Author: Rick Rubin
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Legendary music producer Rick Rubin presents a profound meditation on the nature of creativity as a fundamental human right rather than a professional skill. Drawing from decades of experience working with world class artists, Rubin argues that being an artist is a way of perceiving the world. He explores how to cultivate awareness and openness to allow ideas to flow naturally without the interfe…

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