Touring Musician Daniel Rubin (Part 2)
In this episode, we reconnect with Daniel Rubin (@steelydanrubin) who is currently drumming live with Gavin Adcock and a touring force who's played shows with major acts like Morgan Wallen, 311, The Offspring, In Her Own Words, and Capstan, to go deeper into the mental mechanics of high-level performance.After exploring his leap-of-faith journey in Part 1, this conversation focuses on where Daniel is now: thriving in the pressure cooker of sold-out shows, high-stakes sessions, and the daily demands of mastery. We talk about flow state, what it is, how to tap into it on command, and why mental training gets you to a point where you don’t need to think about the skills anymore — you just play.Daniel also opens up about pre-show rituals, overcoming doubt when he got a call to tour on short notice, and why gamifying hard work helped him push through. We even dive into the frequency of music, how our perception of it changes with skill, and how live shows reflect something primal: like tribes dancing by the fire after a hunt, each member with a role. In concerts and in life, that same ancient rhythm still plays.Whether you're in music, sport, or business, this episode is a powerful reminder that anyone can reach mastery when they find their lane and commit to the craft and the mindset behind it.Dan is currently on tour with Gavin Adcock, find dates here:https://store.gavinadcockmusic.com/pages/tour Check out Gavin's new album here: https://www.gavinadcockmusic.com/ownworstenemyThe Northstar Method is our flagship podcast that equips you with mental skills to help you be at your best when it matters most. Hosted by Northstar’s cofounders Sean and Sebastian, the series takes a deep dive into the science of performance psychology, how the world's best leverage it, and how it transfers to your day to day life too.Watch the video version of The Northstar Method on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnn0QG__V4UzUIgArMqKanPwk0pe51pUwFollow us on Instagram:Podcast page: @northstarmethodSean Mahoney: @seanmahoneympcSebastian Scalera: @sebastianscaleraNorthstar HQ: @northstarknowsFind us on TikTok:Podcast page: @northstarmethodNorthstar HQ: @northstar.knows