305 - Bill Beteet: The Pursuit… Sacrificing Everything You Know for What You Really Love
James AltucherJanuary 02, 202401:16:26

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

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” (https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370) by me, James Altucher


Bill’s Quora page


Bill’s TED talk


Bill’s Show (https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/bill-beteet-if-you-feel-like-killing-yourself-call-me) “If You Feel like Killing Yourself, Call Me”


WTF with Marc Maron Podcast (http://www.wtfpod.com/)


Nick Ogle (https://theannoyance.com/people/nick-ogle/)


"The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny" (https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Tools-Comedy-Serious-Business/dp/1615931406) by Steve Kaplan


Ari Shafer youtube talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k43XcdlO22s) - 4 hours long


The Lazy Philosopher (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lazy-philosopher/id1201392333?mt=2) (Bill’s podcast)


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