Episode
E227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
1:29:55
Published: Mon Mar 06 2023
Description
Seth Rogen is a comedian, writer, director, and producer whose films have together grossed $2.8 billion at the box office. In comedy since he was 12 years old, it's all he's ever known, and he's one of the biggest comedy forces on the planet. Opening up for the first time on the dementia diagnosis that tore his family apart, as well as the toll that bad reviews can do to the people who make films, Seth is a good guy trying to make his way in an industry that famously rewards bad behaviour. He tells us what that's really like. For many people, Seth provided the narration for their adolescence with iconic, classic movies like Superbad and Pineapple Express - hilariously mining his own fumbles on his journey into adulthood for comic effect. Now, through his weed company Houseplant, he takes people on a journey of a different source as the supplier of one of the most popular sources of legal weed in North America. Topics: Early context Starting comedy Moving to Hollywood Self-doubt Criticism Life without films ADHD Weed What is it about you that's unique Advice for creatives Not having kids Alzheimer's Mental health What gets you excited these days? Your creative process Last guest's question Question cards Seth: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3SNsLA9 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Yov5yv Seth’s book: https://bit.ly/3SOhVtF Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Our new question cards: http://bit.ly/3l7dhKG Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter: https://bit.ly/3wBA6bA Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommun Sponsors: Airbnb: https://bit.ly/3ZDyvPD Wework: https://we.co/3PgoB1M Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb
Chapters
Seth Morgan shares his experience in the unfair industry of Hollywood and how he made it through with a lot of hard work and perseverance.
00:00 - 01:13 (01:13)
Summary
Seth Morgan shares his experience in the unfair industry of Hollywood and how he made it through with a lot of hard work and perseverance. He also discusses how self-doubt can affect even the most successful people in the industry.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
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Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
01:15 - 06:18 (05:03)
Summary
Two writers discuss their different upbringings - one with left-wing political parents and the other with more traditional parents.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker recalls how they became fascinated with movies at a young age and began making their own films.
06:18 - 10:18 (04:00)
Summary
The speaker recalls how they became fascinated with movies at a young age and began making their own films.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
A person talks about how he always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in comedy and writing movies.
10:18 - 13:59 (03:41)
Summary
A person talks about how he always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in comedy and writing movies. He admits that he didn't do well in high school because he was always occupied with his passion.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Seth Rogen reveals his passion for stand-up comedy and jokes, which he believes was motivated by his naivete at 15 years old in Vancouver.
13:59 - 16:58 (02:58)
Summary
Seth Rogen reveals his passion for stand-up comedy and jokes, which he believes was motivated by his naivete at 15 years old in Vancouver.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses growing up with parents who made a baseline level of survivable income, the financial opportunities of working in the entertainment industry and how their environment bolstered their ambition to pursue comedy.
16:58 - 24:28 (07:29)
Summary
The speaker discusses growing up with parents who made a baseline level of survivable income, the financial opportunities of working in the entertainment industry and how their environment bolstered their ambition to pursue comedy.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses the challenges of dealing with personal and face-to-face conflict in cultural institutions, and how it can lead to self-doubt.
24:28 - 33:13 (08:45)
Summary
The speaker discusses the challenges of dealing with personal and face-to-face conflict in cultural institutions, and how it can lead to self-doubt. He also talks about how success can be achieved despite these challenges, and how negative feedback can be more painful than failing in big events or interviews.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The fear of making something boring or unoriginal is a constant struggle for those in the film industry, fueled by imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
33:13 - 42:22 (09:08)
Summary
The fear of making something boring or unoriginal is a constant struggle for those in the film industry, fueled by imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Despite this, many continue on in their passion and strive to push the boundaries of creativity.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker has not seen any negative effects of his weed use in his life.
42:22 - 47:05 (04:43)
Summary
The speaker has not seen any negative effects of his weed use in his life. He compares his use of weed to that of having a roof.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The co-writer of Superbad speaks on the importance of being a person people want to help and his personal experiences with luck leading to success.
47:05 - 54:27 (07:22)
Summary
The co-writer of Superbad speaks on the importance of being a person people want to help and his personal experiences with luck leading to success.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker emphasizes the importance of being likeable in order to succeed as one needs the help of others.
54:27 - 58:52 (04:24)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of being likeable in order to succeed as one needs the help of others. One needs people skills to succeed.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Seth Rogen discusses founding Alzheimer's charity HFC and the need for young caregivers to connect with each other, as well as his own personal experience with relationships and Alzheimer's.
58:52 - 1:02:53 (04:01)
Summary
Seth Rogen discusses founding Alzheimer's charity HFC and the need for young caregivers to connect with each other, as well as his own personal experience with relationships and Alzheimer's.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The process of losing a loved one to a terminal illness is a devastating experience.
1:02:53 - 1:08:53 (05:59)
Summary
The process of losing a loved one to a terminal illness is a devastating experience. Although it can feel like a relief of burden once they pass, it's important to constantly remind oneself to support those mourning with love and empathy.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The fulfillment of pursuing a creative endeavor lies in the output that reflects one's taste and sensibilities, which is a product that excites not only oneself but also others.
1:08:54 - 1:12:42 (03:48)
Summary
The fulfillment of pursuing a creative endeavor lies in the output that reflects one's taste and sensibilities, which is a product that excites not only oneself but also others. It is about striving towards individual potential and making something that people will truly enjoy.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker talks about their writing process and their lack of concern for commercial success, and how they enjoy working with successful filmmakers to create exciting movie experiences for audiences.
1:12:42 - 1:20:15 (07:33)
Summary
The speaker talks about their writing process and their lack of concern for commercial success, and how they enjoy working with successful filmmakers to create exciting movie experiences for audiences.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Comedian Pete Holmes reflects on the sense of community he felt growing up with friends and family in Hollywood, and how it compares to the Hollywood party scene.
1:20:15 - 1:26:52 (06:36)
Summary
Comedian Pete Holmes reflects on the sense of community he felt growing up with friends and family in Hollywood, and how it compares to the Hollywood party scene.
EpisodeE227: Seth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
A business owner shares how WeWork has been helpful in keeping him nutritionally complete and maintaining a sense of community and flexibility in scaling companies, especially when his business moved to new territories like New York City.
1:26:57 - 1:29:31 (02:33)
Summary
A business owner shares how WeWork has been helpful in keeping him nutritionally complete and maintaining a sense of community and flexibility in scaling companies, especially when his business moved to new territories like New York City.