At risk of sounding like the ghost of comedy future, or a grumpy old vet comedian who has been in the shit for too long, if you don’t have a plan on how to get to where you want to be, I strongly suggest that you stop, turn around, go sit down and think / write one out.
The years go by like days in this (and heck, in any) business, and whether you are just starting out now, or have been doing comedy for years, one day, in what feels like about 2 weeks from now, you’ll look up and realize the years you’ve been in it have tripled or quadrupled.
That’s a good thing and a bad thing. Experience and time in a business has value in the relationships forged, the time on stage, the lessons learned. But industry sharks crave fresh blood, and it’s easy to become old meat, very quickly.
Don’t be stubborn about this, or say, “But this is how I always do things and it’s turned out fine.” Go into a quiet room, sit down and make a plan. Set some goals and meditate on how to make them real, and set dates on when you’d like to see them become reality. Then, carve out small actions every day to make them happen.
Future you will thank us both.
Today’s comedy inspo:
Call me intrigued re: Gleeked | Deadline
Here’s a show you’re definitely seeing this winter | SaraSchaefer.com
Fun read about two asian comedians bridging hard politics through jokes | NPR
See you on Monday, sweetheart.