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5 Things You Can Learn About The Creative Process From Rick Rubin
I’m obsessed with Rick Rubin.
The legendary music producer who’s worked with everybody from Run DMC, to Metallica, to Johnny Cash may have the most impressive resume of all time.
Seriously, look at these credits:
But what fascinates me most about Rubin is his ability to create great work with such a wide range of artists and styles.
His success and experience with all sorts of different artists suggests he may have unparalleled wisdom when it comes to the creative process.
So, I studied him to see what I could learn.
Here are five lessons you can learn from Rubin’s approach to creative work.
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