Hasan Minhaj - Comedy, Netflix, Haters, & Money
About This Episode
Comedian Hasan Minhaj joins Shaan Puri to discuss the transition from traditional entertainment paths to building an independent creative empire. They explore the rigorous preparation behind a successful stand-up special, the philosophy of owning your own distribution, and the psychological challenges of navigating digital criticism.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- 00:45- Shaan and Hasan's daily routines
- 13:30- Is entrepreneurship inborn or learned? Is comedy?
- 18:30- Hasan's process for preparing for a show
- 21:00- Why comedians need to work out
- 31:00- How to deal with feedback/haters
- 55:00- Creating instead of consuming
- 1:21:00- How creators can get leverage back from corporate interests
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Key Takeaways
Adopt a high-accountability approach to your work to build deep trust and long-term brand equity in an era dominated by anonymous noise.
Develop a structured pre-performance routine that combines physical activity and meditation to move from intellectual anxiety into a productive flow state.
Prioritize creative independence by calculating and maintaining a multi-year financial 'runway' to avoid compromising your artistic integrity for quick paydays.