Jerry Seinfeld's secret to success is as simple as it is effective: get yourself a big wall calendar and a red marker! In this episode, we dive into the wisdom Seinfeld shared with a young comedian, emphasizing the importance of daily practice. He suggests writing material every day and marking it with a big X, creating an unbreakable chain of productivity. It may sound boring, but trust me, it's like finding gold at the end of a rainbow! We chat about how sometimes the simplest advice can be the most powerful, and we want to hear your most boring but useful tips too! So grab a marker, and let’s get chaining!
Takeaways:
Jerry Seinfeld's secret to success is simple: write every day and keep track!
A big wall calendar and a red marker can help you stay consistent in creativity.
The key to maintaining your creative flow is to not break the chain of daily work.
It's all about the boring advice that often turns out to be the most effective.
Inspiration isn't always necessary; sometimes, just showing up is enough to create.
Don't wait for the right mood; make your own motivation by marking those X's!
This is the Daily note from jamesabrown.net Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most successful comedians in history, and I once heard a story about him that I rely on in order to keep doing this show every day.
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A young comedian approached him and asked him his secret to his success.
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Seinfeld said, get a big wall calendar and a red marker.
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Write material each day, he said, and then put a big X on that day.
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And after a few days you've got a chain and then your only job is to not break that chain.
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That's it.
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No inspiration required.
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No waiting on the right mood.
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Just put another X on the wall next to the other X's.
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It's the most boring advice in the world.
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It's also the most useful.
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What's the most boring piece of advice you've received?
