The James Altucher Show

305 - Bill Beteet: The Pursuit… Sacrificing Everything You Know for What You Really Love

Episode Summary

It’s weird. Normally, the people I interview on this podcast are at the end of their career. Bill is just starting. He spent years in law school. And then made up his mind (after a day of fasting) that he’s going to be a comedian. I wanted to know...

Episode Notes

It’s weird. Normally, the people I interview on this podcast are at the end of their career. Bill is just starting. He spent years in law school. And then made up his mind (after a day of fasting) that he’s going to be a comedian. I wanted to know why… “I calculated it out,” he said. “I figured I can out work a lot of these guys. I cultivated this really huge love for stand-up and it imbued my life with meaning the more I sacrifice for it and the harder I pursued it.” I feel this podcast is filled with lessons on commitment and confidence, but mostly, on being true to your pursuit. And really choosing yourself...

Show Notes: 

“Choose Yourself” by me, James Altucher

Bill’s Quora page

Bill’s TED talk

Bill’s Show “If You Feel like Killing Yourself, Call Me”

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Nick Ogle

"The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny" by Steve Kaplan

Ari Shafer youtube talk - 4 hours long

The Lazy Philosopher (Bill’s podcast)

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