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Boring Advice That Works: Seinfeld's Secret to Daily Success!
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!
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Transcript
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.
Speaker A:A young comedian approached him and asked him his secret to his success.
Speaker A:Seinfeld said, get a big wall calendar and a red marker.
Speaker A:Write material each day, he said, and then put a big X on that day.
Speaker A:And after a few days you've got a chain and then your only job is to not break that chain.
Speaker A:That's it.
Speaker A:No inspiration required.
Speaker A:No waiting on the right mood.
Speaker A:Just put another X on the wall next to the other X's.
Speaker A:It's the most boring advice in the world.
Speaker A:It's also the most useful.
Speaker A:What's the most boring piece of advice you've received?
Speaker A:Let me know on jamesabrown.
Speaker A:Net on that note.
Speaker A:I'm James A.
Speaker A:Brown and as always, be well.
