Steve Martin
American comedian, actor, musician and writer (born 1945)
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Videos Mentioning Steve Martin
Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process | Rick Rubin
Andrew Huberman
A famous comedian mentioned in an anecdote about a dermatologist who had seen him perform in 1979.
E141: State of Series A's, VC dry powder, IPO window opens + more with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Author of the autobiography 'Born Standing Up', which Bill Gurley recommended.
Ep. 200: Feedback Councils, Decoding the Deep Life, and Becoming a Writer | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Comedian and author of 'Born Standing Up', whose career journey emphasizes focus and craft.
Full Length Episode | #158 | December 23, 2021
Cal Newport
Comedian whose advice 'be so good they can't ignore you' is cited as a counterpoint to the 'content creator' mentality.
The Books Cal Newport Read in April 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Comedian and author of 'Born Standing Up,' whose memoir Cal Newport is listening to.
Ep. 194: Doing Less, Building Discipline, and the Books Cal Newport Read in April | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
Comedian and actor, author of the memoir 'Born Standing Up'.
Ep. 193: The Future of Twitter, Reading More, and Fixed-Schedule Productivity | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
Author of the memoir 'Born Standing Up,' recommended for enjoyable reading.
Full Length Episode | #173 | February 14, 2022
Cal Newport
Comedian whose autobiography 'Born Standing Up' and advice 'be so good they can't ignore you' influenced Cal Newport's thinking on deep work.
Core Idea: Slow Productivity
Cal Newport
Comedian and actor whose autobiography and a quote from 'The Jerk' were discussed in relation to the speaker's interview with Tim Ferriss.
The Deep Life — Cal Newport
Tim Ferriss
Comedian and writer whose memoir 'Born Standing Up' influenced Cal Newport's early career philosophy of 'be so good they can't ignore you'.
Q&A with Tim — Tools for Better Sleep, Parenting, Fear, How to Boost Your Mood, and More
Tim Ferriss
A comedian, actor, and author whose autobiography is highly recommended by the speaker.
Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #323
Lex Fridman
An actor co-starring with John Candy in 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles,' whose character's busy life contrasts with the need for human connection.
What Magic & Mind Reading Reveal About the Brain | Asi Wind
Andrew Huberman
A comedian and actor mentioned for his quote, 'You had to be there,' referring to experiences that defy verbal description.
Classpass Founder: Quitting My 9-5 Led To A $1 Billion Business: Payal Kadakia | E141
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned for his quote 'Be so good they can't ignore you,' which Payal Kadakia applied to her work ethic.
Meta's scorched earth approach to AI, Tesla's future, TikTok bill, FTC bans noncompetes, wealth tax
All-In Podcast
Actor in 'The Spanish Prisoner', who played a con man trying to extract a chemical process from an engineer.
Forget Your Phone. You Need a Single-Purpose Notebook! | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Comedian whose advice 'Be so good they can't ignore you' is adopted as Cal Newport's motto.
How to Embrace Slow Productivity, Achieve Mastery, and Defend Your Time — Cal Newport & Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Comedian and actor, author of 'Born Standing Up', noted for his philosophy of 'be so good they can't ignore you'.
Adam Savage on Great Tools, Great Projects, and Great Lessons | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Born Standing Up,' a book Savage recommended.
How to Raise Money with Marc Andreessen, Ron Conway, and Parker Conrad (HtSaS 2014: 9)
Y Combinator
Comedian and author whose advice "Be so good they can't ignore you" is highlighted as foundational for startup success.