This man made $300M producing for Kanye West & Metallica without knowing music:
Rick Rubin
Then he published “The Creative Act ” sharing all his secrets to mastering creativity.
Here are his top 10 (Get ready for goosebumps): 🧵
No one will remember you 6 months after you die.
7 other reasons you should probably start living your life today:
Death Bed Regrets
Most seniors don't regret what they did.
They regret what they didn't do.
Don't be one of them.
• Book that vacation
• Reach out to that person
• Make time for family and friends
Costly? It could be.
But it beats spending years harboring regret.
Your Legacy
When you’re gone, don’t just leave behind a tombstone.
That’s no way to be remembered.
True legacy lies within the:
• Nature of your interactions
• Values you pass on to others
• Efforts you made to better the world
Leave it behind in hearts and minds.
Short Ride
Chasing the finish line?
You're missing the fun.
It's great to have goals and visions — I support that.
But we often miss what's most important:
• Lessons learned
• Growth from setbacks
• Little moments along the way
Don't rush — embrace the journey.
Life's Unpredictability
Man plans, and God laughs.
You don't have to be religious to agree with that.
In essence, life isn't a straight line.
It's full of surprise twists, turns, and endings.
Tomorrow's never promised.
Grasp opportunities today.
Carpe diem.
Time’s Ticking
Time — a non-renewable asset.
Spend it wisely.
Not on mindless pursuits.
But on:
• Meaningful relationships
• Self-improvement
• Passion projects
Once time's gone — it never comes back.
Future Self Is Watching
Picture yourself at 90.
• What are you proud of?
• What can you tell your grandkids?
• What stories and experiences can you share?
It's your job to ensure those stories exist.
Start crafting today.
Your older self will thank you.
The Great Adventure
You'll never know what's out there if you don't experience it.
Uncertainty scares us.
But every great story begins with a leap of faith.
• Start that side hustle
• Travel to new countries
• Immerse yourself in diverse cultures
Don't just exist.
Live.
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Junk food might be cheap,
but illness is expensive.
Healthy food might be
expensive, but hospitals
& prescriptions are costly.
Exercise might be hard, but
being overweight is harder.
Choose the path that gives
you health, not sickness.
1. Eat one egg today. For your brain and nerves.
2. Drink water this morning. For your kidneys and gut.
3. Walk. Use your legs. Take the stairs. Exercise. For your heart and blood vessels.
4. Don't take things personally. For your mental health.
5. Hydrate throughout today. Have a bottle of water by your side. For your body functions.
6. Repost. For others.
Every 1,000 steps you walk above
4,000 per day reduces the risk of
dying early by 15%.
Walking between 6-13,000 steps
per day cuts the risk of dying early
in HALF!
Walking can literally save your life.
Get to steppin’.
Shame: "There's something wrong with me." Feeling flawed fuels fight or flight.
Guilt: "I made a mistake." Feeling bad spurs repair but breeds rumination.
Self-compassion: "Everyone makes mistakes." Being kind to yourself allows you to learn from them without dwelling on them.
Some people refuse to see the new you because they rather see you through your past mistakes. Detach from their perceptions, let them talk sh*t about the old you while you grow into the new you, and never let them trigger your mental health and bring back an older version of you.