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American Airlines' Strategy for In-Flight Content
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33:35 - 41:50 (08:15)

American Airlines hired a freelance writer to host On Air, a TV show that showcased tourist destinations and promoted certain products. The purpose was solely for advertising, and the host benefited from it by being able to travel first class and visit various locations around the world while maintaining his freelance career.

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Matthew McConaughey discusses his approach to freelancing in Hollywood, stating that he was willing to take any job he could get and did not care about the quality of the work.
33:35 - 36:31 (02:55)
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Entertainment
Summary

Matthew McConaughey discusses his approach to freelancing in Hollywood, stating that he was willing to take any job he could get and did not care about the quality of the work. He saw himself as a mercenary and approached the industry as a trade rather than an artist.

Chapter
American Airlines' Strategy for In-Flight Content
Episode
#157: The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares his experience producing a show for American airlines called "On Air" that was ultimately used as a platform for advertising various companies.
36:31 - 38:50 (02:18)
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American Airlines
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The speaker shares his experience producing a show for American airlines called "On Air" that was ultimately used as a platform for advertising various companies. He was given a D3 pass to fly first class for the entire year the show was produced.

Chapter
American Airlines' Strategy for In-Flight Content
Episode
#157: The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses how they adapted to a life of constant work and having their off-time regularly interrupted by work duties and the anxiety that comes with it.
38:50 - 41:50 (03:00)
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Life on the Go
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The speaker discusses how they adapted to a life of constant work and having their off-time regularly interrupted by work duties and the anxiety that comes with it. They share an experience of a work-related interruption during a flight to San Diego.

Chapter
American Airlines' Strategy for In-Flight Content
Episode
#157: The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show