Jerry Seinfeld
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Jerry Seinfeld is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for co-creating and starring in the highly successful sitcom Seinfeld alongside Larry David. He has earned a massive fortune and widespread recognition throughout his career in comedy and television.
What Jerry Seinfeld has said on podcasts
5 statements
Writers should systematize their creative process.
“My guiding rule is systemize.”
Open the episode · #878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and MoreListen at 16:04
Writing sessions should have a defined end time.
“you have to have an end time to your writing session.”
Open the episode · #878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and MoreListen at 18:16
Even Shakespeare could not write productively throughout an entire day.
“Nobody writes all day. Shakespeare can't write all day. It's torture.”
Open the episode · #878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and MoreListen at 19:41
Writing excellence is primarily associated with investing very large amounts of work.
“You know who's great? The people that just put tremendous amount of hours into it. It's a game of tonnage.”
Open the episode · #878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and MoreListen at 20:17
The brain is highly trainable through simple conditioning.
“The brain is a stupid little dog that is easily trained.”
Open the episode · #878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and MoreListen at 21:32
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