“The Right Way Is The Hard Way” | Jerry Seinfeld

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Jerry Seinfeld taught me more about writing than all my English teachers combined. People forget that comedians aren’t just jokesters — they’re writers. And with 10 Emmy Awards, 3 Golden Globes, and a TV show that’s generated over three billion in revenue, it’s safe to say that Jerry Seinfeld is a dang good one.

In this episode, I share the top ten writing lessons I’ve learned from Jerry Seinfeld over the years. You’ll learn five lessons on getting your work done, and five lessons on making your work great. And buckle up. After 50 years of refining his jokes on stage, Jerry deals out spiky writing advice like cards in a casino. If you’re ready to become a writer who stands out from the masses, then you’re in the right place. Happy listening.

SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://jerryseinfeld.com/
Twitter:   / jerryseinfeld  
Instagram:   / jerryseinfeld  
Article: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the...

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:00 Embrace the Difficulty of Writing
00:06:50 There’s No Such Thing as Writer’s Block
00:11:25 Don’t Break the Chain
00:13:25 Distraction is the Enemy
00:18:15 Fail Doing Exactly What You Want to Do
00:22:30 Seinfeld Op-Ed
00:25:00 Writing Examples
00:25:15 The Work Never Stops
00:29:30 Talk Through Your Ideas and Get Feedback
00:35:20 Don’t Write and Edit at the Same Time
00:38:45 Not Everybody’s Going to Like it and That’s the Point
00:44:00 Dosage

ABOUT THE HOST:
I’m David Perell and I’m a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible.