Creative-project deadlines

What experts have said about Creative-project deadlines

3 statements · 2 positive · 1 neutral

1. Rick RubinNeutralSep 21, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

   Rubin sets deadlines only after a creative project’s direction is established.

   “The first time we would ever establish a deadline is when we already know we've cracked the code.”

   Listen at 36:22

   Open the episode · Rick Rubin: What Jay-Z Did in 30 Minutes Left Me Speechless!
2. Rick RubinPositiveAug 20, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

   Deadlines can help rather than harm creative projects during the completion phase.

   “by the time you're going into the completion phase, you can have a deadline and it won't hurt the project. In fact, it might help the project.”

   Listen at 22:51

   Open the episode · Essentials: How to Access Your Creativity | Rick Rubin
3. Rick RubinPositiveAug 20, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

   Creators should set private rather than public deadlines when possible.

   “I recommend if you do, just dictate it for you, not for anyone else.”

   Listen at 24:24

   Open the episode · Essentials: How to Access Your Creativity | Rick Rubin

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