The Creative Act: Thoughtforms & Innerworks

The Creative Act: Thoughtforms & Innerworks

“What I'm Hearing Is…”

Listening is suspending disbelief

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Rick Rubin
Feb 15, 2026
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When someone shares something with you, say, “What I’m hearing is…” and repeat back, as closely as possible, what you heard. Remarkably, you find out that what you heard and what was said often don’t align.

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