The Subtle Art of (NOT) Overthinking | Earl, Rick Rubin, Björk +

Thanks to Earl, Rick Rubin, Bjork, John Frusciante, Patti Smith & all the other artists featured in this one.

3 Ways to Manage Your Overthinking
1. Use routine and ritual to structure a life around making radical art
2. Understand & separate your hats
3. The necessary power of acceptance

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:00 Why great artists overthink
06:51 3 Ways to manage better
07:12 Structuring a life around making radical art
13:16 Wearing separate hats
16:20 Practicing acceptance

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Björk's 1994 Home Studio
Earl Sweatshirt - Woah w_ Tyler, The Creator - Doris 10th Anniversary
EARL SWEATSHIRT _DORIS_ ALBUM RELEASE
Incubus Drive from The Morning View Sessions
patti_smith_interviewed_by_tom_snyder
Miles Davis Rare Interview 1988
Brian Eno - Don't Get A Job
John Frusciante Questions and Answers 2004
Jimi Hendrix June 1969 Interview
Jimi Hendrix on The Ideal Audience
Jimi Hendrix On An Acoustic Guitar
Jimi Hendrix On An Acoustic Guitar
Fantano REACTS to VOIR DIRE
Rick Rubin How to Access Your Creativity Huberman Lab Podcast
To Anyone Feeling LOST & UNHAPPY, Watch This To FIND MEANING In 2023 Rick Rubin
Earl Sweatshirt Doris 10 Year Anniversary
CC BY 4.0 - File:Wiki-grafik peats-de big five

[breakfastclosed]

quitting social media, incorporating mindfulness, gratitude, and catching myself telling unskillful stories in my head, have done so much for my creative mind

[YVNGJUG]

To all the artists here, im glad to be creating in the same generation as you 💯

[firstnumbers]

Two Ghibli movies that creative people should watch are Whisper of the Heart and Kiki’s Delivery Service. Both have been eternally useful in me understanding I’m not alone when I feel uninspired and nothing I make seems good.

[alexchappell]

There’s a book called ‘the chimp paradox’ that explains (in easy to understand language) what’s actually happening in the brain with regards to a lot of what this video addresses. Understanding the mechanics and how to make them work together has been a game changer for me

[shadowlessgam]

This channel makes me feel normal. A lot of the things I go through mentally as a creative person aren’t exclusive to just me. Thank you for this content.

[Redblueworm]

After months and months of not being able to write full songs and only doing small verses here and there, I went into my room, played a beat, took all the advice I learned from this video, and ending up making some of the best shit I’ve made in a long time, thanks bro🙏

[steelokey]

The thing Rick Rubin said around 6:15 really resonated with me, I gotta start not thinking about my music & songs I’m working on when I’m not fully engaged in the process. Too often I’m just “kinda working on music” because I’m doing multiple other things at once since my studio is at home. I really needed this video cause I think my whole life needs more organization, & it’ll reflect in my work.

[elizabethsmith]

I've been experiencing a lot of anxiety over the past couple of months. Panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, overthinking, insomnia, the whole package. I'm getting much better in terms of mind management, but there are a few things I know I need to improve on. I'm a creative. I've been writing my whole life, making music, videos, all of that good stuff. My world was rocked a little recently and it shifted my focus inwards. I like to say my brain went into protection mode like an amplifier does when overdriven. My sole focus has been on this anxiety and the feeling like I'm losing control with the thinking of it all. Before all of this, my sole focus was on my creative endeavours, friends, socialising (trying to), work, love, life, etc. All of that good stuff. After hearing that excerpt towards the end, friend? Shift your focus. Horse on a different, uh, sled. Or, since I'm a lover of the Lord, fix your eyes on the table. Or like, use your powers for good.

The most random video to ever pop up on my feed, but entirely necessary.

Also, the whole input/output thing. Sometimes just the act of the releasing of a thing can be incredibly cathartic.

Okay, peace and love folks. Go out and do the work.

[Alexandriughhh]

Excuse me sir this was excellent. Exactly what I needed right when I needed it. I am so protective of myself. I have been hurt and I’ve been stupid so many times that I go into overdrive trying to protect myself and educate/prepare myself. I hear you and I’m working on it.

[jasondswanson]

you're helping a whole generation of artists. These concepts are infectious and will help people who don't even watch the channel. I hope more do though!

[Kaymula]

I’m loving ur content. No one seems to prioritize how ur mental state plays into creativity. Like no matter how consistent or motivated u are sometimes u jus can’t tap into ur mind the way u could yesterday or even an hour ago. Thank you for ur content❤️

[ndnaturemedia]

Spent a year focusing on not giving too much emotion on things we cant control and it was such a big thing for me to let go of stress and anger. Good video

[moogbug]

This reminds me of a book I read recently, Don't Feed The Monkey. Overthinking and anxiety are a monkey that becomes difficult to control the more you feed it.

[wophle]

for “putting on a hat” i came up with the idea that i might try (i have adhd so im constantly putting on multiple hats that prevent me from doing focused work on one thing at a time)

my “hat” can be be represented as a symbol i draw on my hand

drawing a star on my hand before school to represent my growth mindset

drawing a circle before opening my sketchbook to put myself in a creative mindset

drawing a music note on my hand before playing piano to bring out raw music intuition

tldr: drawing a symbol to personify who i want to be for the period of working with intent

its like choosing my video game character with certain strengths and weaknesses to fit my gameplay!

[theperson]

As a martial artist and a creative; I think, getting into a full contact martial art or combat sport and sparring is actually a great way to teach you NOT to overthink, and when you should think. You learn that even while you're thinking you have to stay active, you have to keep making moves without being to commital. But you also learn that there's only so much thinking you can do in real time before you HAVE to ACT, or else you're gonna get overwhelmed and knocked on your ass. You learn that rhythm of thinking and committing that flows over into every aspect of your life: Business, art, relationships, etc.

[hidingfrmhyphnn]

I went to a dance workshop and the teacher told us that the validation had to start with yourself or else you won’t put your best energy/effort forward because you have already decided it’s not worth it then permeating that feeling around you; i’ve been practicing acceptance on my own understanding it has to seem from my enjoyment that’s what people connect to the real feelings behind it which only comes from accepting my work as it flows until I feel comfortable with sharing the stage it’s at. When we as artists are presenting work it’s never finished we always think it’s can be further tweaked and edited which it can however the presentation of it is like an agreement with our audience that I like this stage of my art right now I want you to see it and enjoy it WITH ME not at the expense of me.

[jessicarubio]

Thank you for such a refreshing perspective around redirecting energy. Overthinking is natural and it's not productive to try and block it. But redirecting it towards something more positive and understanding we can trust ourselves in the journey is very empowering. You're doing a great job, thanks for putting this together.

[holasmay]

This is another really good video!! And a really good use of my music here! - I'm really honoured to have my work apart of something really meaningful and purposeful! 🔥

[Point_Blank]

Thank you for posting this video. I’m coming up on a week sober. There was no way I would be able to accomplish anything if I didn’t stop poisoning myself. I have so much to learn. One thing I do know is that I want to be as creative as I can possibly be. I love Rick. It’s great to listen to other artists talk about the process. I like how you talked about understanding and separating my hats. This might sound weird but I do have different sides to myself when it comes to trying to create, it was confusing at first, alcohol made it even more so. At first I didn’t understand that concept. In my mind I was like I’m just one person, just me, that that thinking held me back. I have a multi faceted and colorful personality that I want to naturally flow out through whatever it is I create. There was so much great info in your video Im going to have to watch it again. I was actually taking notes on my note 📝 pad. Nothing but love nothing but respect. Im fascinated by psychology and how the brain works. Im fresh out of detox and plan on going to a meeting tonight. Mental health is my top priority right now. I feel so much better right now. Fogs still lifting somewhat. I have faith. I care about ya’ll. I get overwhelmed sometimes and Rick calms me down simply by saying somethin’ like relax, dedicate 20 minutes, an hour, 5 hours, to what I want to do, focus. I appreciate you all. Nothing but love and respect.

[felipeacosta_]

To quote an influential graphic designer of mine, Bernardo Henning: “The worst thing that happened to me as an artist is being a graphic designer”. As a graphic designer myself this profession has destroyed my creativity. I find this video so true, is everything that I need and want to be and I though being a graphic designer would take me closer to being an artist and express myself in a creative way, but it took me the farthest way possible, because working for someone as a graphic designer it’s always about the outcome. Now I hate sitting down and start sketching. It doesn’t feel right, it feels like work, like emptiness. This video gave me a little bit of light tho, so thanks for that. Got some notes, I’ll start applying them.