The Creative Act

I recently read The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. It’s been a while since a book has had such a big impact on me. I would go as far as to say it had a transformative effect on my life.

The book is a compilation of essays about being an artist. While I don’t make art in the traditional sense, I very much feel like an artist after reading the book. It describes a way of thinking that resonates with mine. It also covers a range of topics. These include how to generate ideas. It also teaches how to make art. It shows how to get inspired.

It’s been a few months since I read the book now. I still find myself thinking about it. I refer back to it to improve my professional life as a designer. Like the other day. I decided to listen to a new podcast after a really long time. It inspired an idea! It reminded me how Rick says you need to open yourself to the universe and inspiration will find you. After a period of feeling uninspired, this book delivered! It keeps on delivering. I’m glad I picked it up!