Chapter
The Price of Success as a Comedian
49:42 - 53:51 (04:08)
Success in comedy requires a great deal of sacrifices that the person who is 98% of the way there isn't making, but ultimately comes down to one’s ability to deal with the suffering that comes with such success.
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The speaker discusses how touring and traveling made it difficult to maintain friendships but has recently reconnected with them and is enjoying the experience.
49:42 - 50:57 (01:15)
Reconnecting, Touring, Lifestyle
Summary
The speaker discusses how touring and traveling made it difficult to maintain friendships but has recently reconnected with them and is enjoying the experience. Despite the fact that gigs can be sporadic, they are enjoying their current lifestyle.
ChapterThe Price of Success as a Comedian
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
To reach the very top of your field and be considered a prodigy in comedy, you have to make a lot of sacrifices that most people aren't willing to make.
50:57 - 53:51 (02:53)
Comedy
Summary
To reach the very top of your field and be considered a prodigy in comedy, you have to make a lot of sacrifices that most people aren't willing to make. Only a select few, the top 100 at most, will ever have a Netflix special or reach that level of success.