#143: Guy Raz – The host of How I Built This on what he’s learned from great creators.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Guy Raz is an independent producer who has been described by the New York Times as "one of the most popular podcasters in history."
He's the creator of the wildly successful podcast How I Built This and he's also the former host and co-creator of TED Radio Hour.
All together, Guy's programs are heard by nearly 19 MILLION listeners EACH MONTH.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

What Guy has learned from these Great Creators

The similarities between high-performing artists and high-performing entrepreneurs

The role luck plays in success

The tradeoffs that come with having high ambition

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Talent Is Wildly Overrated
01:38 - Can you Interview Celebrities as Real People?
05:21 - How Guy Gets His Guests to be Genuine
08:41 - Tom Hanks Gets Imposter Syndrome Just Like You
11:33 - Being a “Lone Genius” Is a Myth
17:54 - Taking Risks and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
23:20 - What Separates Successful Creators from Others
27:33 - How to Keep Getting Better at Your Craft
33:35 - Similarities Between Artists and Entrepreneurs
35:45 - Is Success Just Luck?
41:00 - The Heavy Cost of Success
44:23 - Being a Lifelong Learner
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