Today's guest, for many, requires no introduction. Rick Rubin is an American record executive and producer with one of the best beards in the business. He's the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records.  He’s worked with a laundry list of hugely successful bands and artists from various genres, including The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Metallica, The Cult, Weezer, Rage Against the Machine, Johnny Cash to name a few. He has a podcast on the craft of music called Broken Record, and an epic, brand new podcast called Tetragrammaton. This year, he also released his first book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Rick's perspective on life and creativity is truly inspiring and instructive. We recorded this episode at Rick's house in Malibu. It was a blast catching up and distilling his wisdom on life, creativity, and of course, music. We get into all sorts of fun in this episode, including Rick's experience practicing transcendental meditation from a young age, why it took eight years to complete his new book, and why he wasn't interested in writing a book about his career in music.  Let's get our creative juices flowing with the wisdom of Rick Rubin. Enjoy the ride and as always, share it with some friends. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Luke or his guests. Please consult with your healthcare provider before using any products referenced. This podcast may contain paid endorsements for products or services. 00:06:09 — Rick Rubin’s Approach to Vitality & Iconic Role in Music Rick’s health regimen lately and latest approach to vitality The Source Family Starman Meditation Documentary: The Source Family Podcast: Tetragrammaton Podcast: The Broken Record  Giving flowers to The Stooges and Iggy Pop Rick’s role in producing the Electric album by The Cult 00:22:16 — The Purpose Behind Rick’s Book: The Creative Act Rick’s mystical approach to creativity How Rick dealt with his house burning down in the Malibu fire  Learnings from Ram Dass and other spiritual teachers Read: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin  Read: A Swim In The Pond In The Rain by George Saunders The goal of this book and why it’s different than what you’d expect Refinement and formulas for editing work 00:45:02 — The Essence of Art: Tapping into the Subconscious & Removing Ego Rick’s unique writing process  Tapping into the subconscious for ideas  The role of the ego and intellect in creative projects  Byron Katie: thework.com  How art can easily become overproduced  The sensitivity of artists and prevalence of addiction 01:08:47 — Cultivating a Creative Way of Being & Reframing Self-Doubt The invitation for us all to be creators The impact of meditation on Rick’s life How to reframe self-doubt Marshall Rosenberg's work with a non-violent communication: cnvc.org Rick’s experience working with Johnny Cash and other timeless artists Rick Rubin’s biggest influence in music More about this episode. Watch on YouTube. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BON CHARGE. Enjoy the amazing benefits of infrared sauna in the comfort of your home at an affordable price. Burn calories, recover faster from aches and pains and calm your mind, body, and soul. Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylist. AND... MAGNESIUM BREAKTHROUGH. According to the American Psychological Association, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. When most people think of stress, they think of their job, traffic, tense relationships, current events, things like that. But the root of so much of the stress we experience comes down to a deficiency in one overlooked nutrient — magn