About this episode
Rick Rubin reveals something most nine-time Grammy winners would never admit: he walks into every new project terrified because he has no control over what will happen. This vulnerability, paired with an unshakeable commitment to making art as a devotional act, has guided collaborations with everyone from Johnny Cash to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. You'll hear how Rick lost 135 pounds by surrendering control, why he believes wrestling is the most honest sport, and what changed when he realized greatness isn't about worldly success but about making a gift to God. This isn't advice about making better art. This is about becoming someone capable of receiving it. Rick’s book The Creative Act In this episode you will: Discover why making art for yourself is the only path to truly serving your audience and how the moment you stop caring about reactions is when your best work emerges Transform your relationship with creative blocks by understanding that obstacles aren't always meant to be pushed through and sometimes the universe is telling you now is not the time Break through decades of people-pleasing by recognizing that your inner voice knows exactly what tastes good to you and no external opinion can convince you otherwise Uncover the hidden cost of success and why achieving your biggest goals often reveals they were never going to fill the hole in your soul Master the practice of making art as a devotional act and learn why creating a gift for God eliminates every worldly concern about chart positions and commercial performance For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1847 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Michael Bublé – greatness.lnk.to/1827SC Josh Groban – greatness.lnk.to/1818SC Rupi Kaur – greatness.lnk.to/1678SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy ! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.