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Rick Rubin has been called “the most important [music] producer of the last 20 years” by MTV. In this episode, we delve into how Rick helps artists (e.g. Jay Z, Shakira, Johnny Cash, etc.) produce their best work. Not only that, we also discuss Rick’s step-by-step experience losing 135+ pounds. He describes underwater weightlifting stories, training with Laird Hamilton, testing different diets, and much more. Rick’s resume includes everyone from Johnny Cash to Jay Z. His metal artists include groups like Black Sabbath, Slayer, System of a Down, Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, and Linkin Park. He’s worked with pop artists like Shakira, Adele, Sheryl Crow, Lana Del Rey, and Lady Gaga. He’s also been credited with helping to popularize hip hop with artists like LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Eminem, Jay Z, and Kanye West. And that’s just a small sample. This conversation teaches a cohesive lesson in breaking down complex skills with deep and subtle problem solving. Enjoy! Intro [00:00] How Rick lost 135 pounds [7:50] Rebuilding your circadian rhythm for the first time [10:50] What does Rick Rubin “do”? [22:45] Transitioning into a career of record producing [23:35] On letting music be discovered vs. manufactured [24:30] What gets in the way of artists producing their best work [26:05] Recommendations for contemporary music [30:55] How Rick learned music was something he could do as a career [34:00] Hip-hop to heavy metal and how to approach music with appreciation [38:05] Working with artists in different genres: LL Cool J to Slayer [40:15] Meditation and managing disruption [42:40] Who comes to mind when Rubin thinks of the word “successful” [46:50] Lessons learned from time spent with Don Wildman [49:45] Most gifted books and favorite documentaries [51:35] Managing the experience of overwhelm [54:30] About Rick Rubin’s cameo for 99 Problems and Jay Z’s creative process [56:50] On being introduced to the sauna/ice-bath combination [1:00:10] Underwater weight training and lessons from Laird Hamilton [1:02:15] Other exercises: Hyperbaric oxygen and the Wim Hof method [1:08:35] How Rubin uses small tasks to help others [1:10:05] Advice for his 20- and 30-year-old self [1:13:10] Connect with Rick Rubin: Follow Rick Rubin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickrubin Follow Rick Rubin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickrubin63 Rick Rubin on Cultivating World-Class Artists (Jay Z, Johnny Cash, etc.), Losing 100+ Pounds, and Breaking Down The Complex Show Notes: http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/05/15/rick-rubin/ SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1dSzTkW About Tim Ferriss: Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 200 million downloads and been selected for “Best of iTunes” three years running. Connect with Tim Ferriss: Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://bit.ly/2rYjUBr Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: http://bit.ly/17jDHw3 Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1avYUxq Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/17d94TE Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2IfH37J Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2IfH37J

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Released: October 29, 2015
Duration: 1h 20m
Channel: Tim Ferriss
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Rick Rubin has been called “the most important [music] producer of the last 20 years” by MTV. In this episode, we delve into how Rick helps artists (e.g. Jay Z, Shakira, Johnny Cash, etc.) produce their best work. Not only that, we also discuss Rick’s step-by-step experience losing 135+ pounds. He describes underwater weightlifting stories, training with Laird Hamilton, testing different diets, and much more. Rick’s resume includes everyone from Johnny Cash to Jay Z. His metal artists include groups like Black Sabbath, Slayer, System of a Down, Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, and Linkin Park. He’s worked with pop artists like Shakira, Adele, Sheryl Crow, Lana Del Rey, and Lady Gaga. He’s also been credited with helping to popularize hip hop with artists like LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Eminem, Jay Z, and Kanye West. And that’s just a small sample. This conversation teaches a cohesive lesson in breaking down complex skills with deep and subtle problem solving. Enjoy! Intro [00:00] How Rick lost 135 pounds [7:50] Rebuilding your circadian rhythm for the first time [10:50] What does Rick Rubin “do”? [22:45] Transitioning into a career of record producing [23:35] On letting music be discovered vs. manufactured [24:30] What gets in the way of artists producing their best work [26:05] Recommendations for contemporary music [30:55] How Rick learned music was something he could do as a career [34:00] Hip-hop to heavy metal and how to approach music with appreciation [38:05] Working with artists in different genres: LL Cool J to Slayer [40:15] Meditation and managing disruption [42:40] Who comes to mind when Rubin thinks of the word “successful” [46:50] Lessons learned from time spent with Don Wildman [49:45] Most gifted books and favorite documentaries [51:35] Managing the experience of overwhelm [54:30] About Rick Rubin’s cameo for 99 Problems and Jay Z’s creative process [56:50] On being introduced to the sauna/ice-bath combination [1:00:10] Underwater weight training and lessons from Laird Hamilton [1:02:15] Other exercises: Hyperbaric oxygen and the Wim Hof method [1:08:35] How Rubin uses small tasks to help others [1:10:05] Advice for his 20- and 30-year-old self [1:13:10] Connect with Rick Rubin: Follow Rick Rubin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickrubin Follow Rick Rubin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickrubin63 Rick Rubin on Cultivating World-Class Artists (Jay Z, Johnny Cash, etc.), Losing 100+ Pounds, and Breaking Down The Complex Show Notes: http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/05/15/rick-rubin/ SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1dSzTkW About Tim Ferriss: Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 200 million downloads and been selected for “Best of iTunes” three years running. Connect with Tim Ferriss: Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://bit.ly/2rYjUBr Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: http://bit.ly/17jDHw3 Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1avYUxq Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/17d94TE Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2IfH37J Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2IfH37J

SPEAKERS

Tim Ferriss
host
Entrepreneur, author, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show.
Rick Rubin
guest
Legendary music producer and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings known for work with artists including Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, and Slayer.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Tim Ferriss, featuring Tim Ferriss and Rick Rubin, Rick Rubin Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast) explores rick Rubin on Weight Loss, Creativity, Sauna, Ice, and Success Rick Rubin explains how he went from 318 pounds on a strict vegan diet to losing roughly 135 to 140 pounds, crediting a sequence of lifestyle changes from Phil Maffetone followed by a high-protein, low-calorie diet from a UCLA doctor.

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