
Rick Rubin
The Creative Act
Creativity is a fundamental aspect of being human. It’s our birthright.
To create is to bring something into existence that wasn’t there before.
Talent is the ability to let ideas manifest themselves through you.
We’re all different and we’re all imperfect, and the imperfections are what makes each of us and our work interesting.
Sometimes the mistakes are what makes a work great. Humanity breathes in mistakes.
Create an environment where you’re free to express what you’re afraid to express.
Do what you can with what you have. Nothing more is needed.
If you are open and stay tuned to what’s happening, the answers will be revealed.
The heart of open-mindedness is curiosity.
The real work of the artist is a way of being in the world.