Chapter
Moving on to New Beginnings
26:11 - 34:02 (07:50)
The decision to move on from a career can be tough, but for this person, a mix of personal and professional reasons made it clear that it was time for a change. They decided to move to LA to be with their long-distance girlfriend, and embark on a new project adapting a hefty book into a mini-series.
Clips
The speaker recounts trying to adapt a popular book into an eight hour mini-series and making his case to the author's estate.
26:11 - 28:41 (02:29)
Summary
The speaker recounts trying to adapt a popular book into an eight hour mini-series and making his case to the author's estate. He saw an opportunity to create a high budget mini-series similar to what is common today, but his pitch did not come to fruition.
ChapterMoving on to New Beginnings
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
In this episode, the host discusses the relevance of Douglas Coupland's book 'Microserfs' in today's world, 20 years after its release, and the accuracy of his predictions of technological advancements.
28:42 - 30:30 (01:48)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the relevance of Douglas Coupland's book 'Microserfs' in today's world, 20 years after its release, and the accuracy of his predictions of technological advancements.
ChapterMoving on to New Beginnings
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 former SNL writer discusses his decision to leave the show, while also touching on the creative challenges of adapting novels for film.
30:30 - 34:02 (03:32)
Summary
A former SNL writer discusses his decision to leave the show, while also touching on the creative challenges of adapting novels for film.