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#83 Brian Koppelman: What Really Matters
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
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#83 Brian Koppelman: What Really Matters
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
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Shane Parrish, Brian Koppelman
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May 12, 2020
#83 Brian Koppelman: What Really Matters
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
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May 12, 2020
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There's a line in 'Billions' where Bobby Axelrod is making a speech to all of Axe Capital, and he says 'In the great expanse of time, we're already dead' — and that's something that I believe. If you look at the great expanse of time, we're not even a
dot.
Pondering Mortality Helps Brian Koppelman Focus on What Matters
I made the decision when I was 30 that I was going to follow my curiosity and the things that fascinated me. And as long as I'm doing that, I feel like a version of myself that I want to spend time
with.
Following His Curiosity & Doing Fulfilling Work Keep Brian Motivated
What I finally realized, Shane, was that if I allowed these creative impulses to die, it would be like a real death, and like any form of death, it would be toxic, and this toxicity would ooze out of me on to those that I
loved.
Forcing Himself to Do Creative Work Helped Brian Overcome Fears
Most folks who've accomplished something great were kind of just unrelenting in their belief. Forget their belief, unrelenting in their determination to do
it.
To Overcome Negative Self-Talk, Commit to Daily Action Toward Your Goal
If you can find a way to do work that makes you feel fulfilled... the part of keeping at it becomes much
easier.
Following His Curiosity & Doing Fulfilling Work Keep Brian Motivated
We, here in our country, put somebody in office [Donald Trump] who is utterly incapable of managing this pandemic [and] utterly disinterested in managing this pandemic ... He has no empathy and no critical thinking skills in this area. He was a guy who portrayed himself as rich and sat on a gold throne, and Americans were
fooled.
'Billions' Character Bobby Axelrod Makes Viewers Question Their Political Loyalties
Intros & Ads
Shane Parrish Introduces Brian Koppelman (Part I)
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Shane Introduces Brian Koppelman (Part II)
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Brian Koppelman Practices Transcendental Meditation to Quiet His Doubts & Fears
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Brian Koppelman's Morning Routine Includes Coffee, Journaling, & Meditation
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For Brian Koppelman, Grinding His Own Coffee Beans Is a Must
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Morning Pages Frees Brian Koppelman from His Subconscious & Aids Productivity
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Forcing Himself to Do Creative Work Helped Brian Overcome Fears
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Brian Began Living His Dream While Writing His First Movie, 'Rounders'
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Quitting Your Job Isn't Necessary to Pursue Your Creative Passion
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To Overcome Negative Self-Talk, Commit to Daily Action Toward Your Goal
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Brian's Screenplay & Teleplay Writing Process: From Idea to Final Product
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After Completing a 'Billions' Script, Brian Runs It By Showtime & the Writers' Room
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Every Season of 'Billions' Has a Budget
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Does Showtime Determine When 'Billions' Will End?
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Brian Koppelman Thinks TV Shows & Movies Are Slowly Becoming One
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Brian Never Starts Writing a Season of 'Billions' Without the End in Mind
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You're a Better Storyteller Than You Think
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TV Writers Follow a Career Path; Movie Writers Survive By Their Wits
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What Got Brian Koppelman Interested in the World of Hedge Funds & Billionaires?
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'Billions' Depicts the Role of Power, Money, & Influence on the Legal System
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'Billions' Character Bobby Axelrod Makes Viewers Question Their Political Loyalties
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Does Brian Koppelman Have a Favorite Scene from 'Billions'?
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Writing Deadlines Keep Brian Koppelman's Perfectionism in Check
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Following His Curiosity & Doing Fulfilling Work Keep Brian Motivated
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Brian Koppelman's Career Nearly Came to a Crashing Halt Before 'Billions'
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Brian Koppelman Is Incredibly Grateful for His Wife, Amy
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Fulfilling Work & Raising His Kids Give Brian Koppelman's Life Meaning
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Meditation, a Healthy Diet, & Adequate Sleep Are Brian's Self-Care Tactics
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Pondering Mortality Helps Brian Koppelman Focus on What Matters
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Meditation Helps People Avoid Chasing Short-Term Endorphin Hits
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Brian's 2013 Box Office Flop Taught Him an Important Life Lesson
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Brian Is Reading an Unpublished Book About Tiger Woods' Comeback
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Brian Koppelman Is Obsessed With Tiger Woods
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Brian & Shane Outro
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Shane Parrish Outro
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Clips
Shane Parrish Introduces Brian Koppelman (Part I)
AD: MetaLab
AD: MUD\WTR
AD: 8020
Shane Introduces Brian Koppelman (Part II)
Brian Koppelman Practices Transcendental Meditation to Quiet His Doubts & Fears
Brian Koppelman's Morning Routine Includes Coffee, Journaling, & Meditation
For Brian Koppelman, Grinding His Own Coffee Beans Is a Must
Morning Pages Frees Brian Koppelman from His Subconscious & Aids Productivity
Forcing Himself to Do Creative Work Helped Brian Overcome Fears
Brian Began Living His Dream While Writing His First Movie, 'Rounders'
Quitting Your Job Isn't Necessary to Pursue Your Creative Passion
To Overcome Negative Self-Talk, Commit to Daily Action Toward Your Goal
Brian's Screenplay & Teleplay Writing Process: From Idea to Final Product
After Completing a 'Billions' Script, Brian Runs It By Showtime & the Writers' Room
Every Season of 'Billions' Has a Budget
Does Showtime Determine When 'Billions' Will End?
Brian Koppelman Thinks TV Shows & Movies Are Slowly Becoming One
Brian Never Starts Writing a Season of 'Billions' Without the End in Mind
You're a Better Storyteller Than You Think
TV Writers Follow a Career Path; Movie Writers Survive By Their Wits
What Got Brian Koppelman Interested in the World of Hedge Funds & Billionaires?
'Billions' Depicts the Role of Power, Money, & Influence on the Legal System
'Billions' Character Bobby Axelrod Makes Viewers Question Their Political Loyalties
Does Brian Koppelman Have a Favorite Scene from 'Billions'?
Writing Deadlines Keep Brian Koppelman's Perfectionism in Check
Following His Curiosity & Doing Fulfilling Work Keep Brian Motivated
Brian Koppelman's Career Nearly Came to a Crashing Halt Before 'Billions'
Brian Koppelman Is Incredibly Grateful for His Wife, Amy
Fulfilling Work & Raising His Kids Give Brian Koppelman's Life Meaning
Meditation, a Healthy Diet, & Adequate Sleep Are Brian's Self-Care Tactics
Pondering Mortality Helps Brian Koppelman Focus on What Matters
Meditation Helps People Avoid Chasing Short-Term Endorphin Hits
Brian's 2013 Box Office Flop Taught Him an Important Life Lesson
Brian Is Reading an Unpublished Book About Tiger Woods' Comeback
Brian Koppelman Is Obsessed With Tiger Woods
Brian & Shane Outro
Shane Parrish Outro
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