How to Create Your Best Work (The Creative Act)

These were my 17 favorite lessons and takeaways from The Creative Act by Rick Rubin.

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🎥 TIMESTAMPS:
00:23 Think Like a Child
00:54 What Stands Out?
01:11 Spend time in Nature
01:25 Keep it Small
01:49 Imperfections are Beautiful
02:15 Let Your Subconscious Help
02:45 Don’t Label It
03:07 Have Patience
03:30 Collect Many Ideas
03:54 Don’t Take Too Long
04:22 Mix It Up
04:51 Use Your Ideas
05:15 Control Your Attention
05:49 Finisher or Experimenter?
06:24 Don’t Study Routines of Others
06:49 Inspiration Is Not Enough
07:18 Keep a Beginner’s Mind

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