Chapter
Finding Patterns in Life and Taking Crazy Swings with Michael Schur
1:05:47 - 1:12:30 (06:42)
Michael Schur talks about the importance of tracking patterns in life and taking risks in career transitions, sharing how his journey from writing for sitcoms like The Office and Parks and Recreation led him to create unique shows like The Good Place and upcoming series Rutherford Falls.
Clips
The speaker reflects on how the arrival of a new object in his life prompts him to consider the value and meaning of his current possessions, allowing him to check in on what matters to him at that moment.
1:05:47 - 1:07:45 (01:57)
Possessions
Summary
The speaker reflects on how the arrival of a new object in his life prompts him to consider the value and meaning of his current possessions, allowing him to check in on what matters to him at that moment.
ChapterFinding Patterns in Life and Taking Crazy Swings with Michael Schur
Episode#565: Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect”
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A transcript excerpt from the podcast 'Armchair Expert', in which Michael Schur talks about his thought process behind pitching the 'The Good Place' to NBC and taking a chance on something he thought was 'insane'.
1:07:45 - 1:12:30 (04:44)
Creativity
Summary
A transcript excerpt from the podcast 'Armchair Expert', in which Michael Schur talks about his thought process behind pitching the 'The Good Place' to NBC and taking a chance on something he thought was 'insane'.