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Episode 21 Chasing Curiosity
Invest Like The Best

Episode 21: Chasing Curiosity

Chasing Curiosity

Brian Koppelman is a writer, director, producer, and podcast host. We cover the creative process and how he got immersed into the ideas that led to Billions and Solitary Man, why billionaires are viewed with such reverence in the US, and the art of good storytelling.

[00:01:28] – (First question) – Patrick asks Brian if he did TM as soon as he started getting into meditation.  The two discuss the benefits of meditation.

[00:02:57] – Looking at other experiences that match the feeling of meditation, which includes a discussion on running and sports

[00:04:12] – Couch To 5K

[00:06:10] – Looking at how the idea for ‘Solitary Man’ came to be and the creative process that led to it finally getting done

[00:12:30] – Why Brian must be curious about a character’s motivation to write about them

[00:13:20] – Why it can be difficult to stand pat

[00:14:05] – Exploring the creative process, which requires curiosity and strangeness

[00:16:39] – What does Brian do to make it possible to be creative. He discusses routines and the morning pages

[00:18:51] – How Brian met his writing partner David Levien and how David helped him become a successful writer

[00:23:43] – Getting immersed in a subject and how Brian got interested in the topic that led to the Showtime show Billions

[00:26:15] – Interesting discussion on how billionaires are more like nation-states than citizens

[00:28:35] – Exploration of why billionaires are celebrated in the US, even more so than athletes and rock stars

[00:32:48] – How having lots of money can impact the way people relate to you

[00:37:14] – Why so much reverence for billionaires and why they are obsessed with attaining that kind of wealth

[00:40:48] – When people have a passion for something, they seem to be happier in life.

[00:44:48] – Patrick talks about why some carpenters have unmatched happiness in life

[00:46:49] – Why we tell stories and some of the rules that need to be followed

[00:49:48] – Why Brian started his podcast

[00:50:33] – Stories across time are all the same and curiosity is the best way to discover good ones

[00:53:19] – Looking at Brian’s most memorable day

[00:58:30] – Kindest thing anyone has done for Brian

Chasing Curiosity

Introduction

Patrick
My guest this week is Brian Koppelman who I met because of a mutual love of books and reading. Brian is a writer, director, and producer. His movies include Rounders, Ocean's Thirteen, and Solitary Man. More recently he co-created the incredibly entertaining Showtime show Billions which allowed us to have some fun talking about the world of hedge funds and investing. We discuss creativity, the importance of storytelling, and why we are all so intrigued by billionaires. Brian's method for chasing curiosity is something everyone can learn and apply in their own lives. You're going to love this discussion. For show notes visit investorfieldguide.com/Koppelman. And now please enjoy this conversation with Brian Koppelman.

Meditation & Running

Patrick
So, did you do TM right from the get-go when you got interested in meditating?

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