Book Summary · 18 min
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
By Steve Martin
True mastery often appears effortless, yet it's forged in immense, unseen dedication. This episode dissects Steve Martin's journey, revealing the relentless practice, self-reinvention, and quiet struggle behind his iconic comedic genius.
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What it is about
mastery, deliberate practice, comedy
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Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of mastery, deliberate practice, comedy and better judgment in how they apply it.
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Steve Martin brings a credible and useful lens to mastery, deliberate practice, comedy, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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