I have this theory that people will do something for around 10 years, and then they'll go into something slightly different. People will start to know them for that thing. If you look at Joe Rogan, for example, it's like, he did comedy for 10 years,. And then he does fear factor guy. And now he's known as childish Gambino. But it's always been there. It's weird balancing your life around an algorithmic world. Algorithms are very awesome, but they're also very frustrating because there are things that I want to present people thatlike, I know they would love. They would love the whole thing. You know what I'm saying?
Zack Telander is a creator.
In this conversation, we spoke about why social media can mess up your values, making better friends, Zack’s current internal battle, and much more.
(0:00) Intro
(1:33) Learning How To Edit
(7:33) Documenting Is Lazy
(10:51) Social Media Messes Up Your Values
(19:51) Creative Process For Music
(23:12) Balancing Your Life In An Algorithmic World
(30:21) Learnings From Journalist Father
(33:25) Work Ethic Regrets
(38:30) Social Media Is Optimizing For Wrong Things
(44:21) Zack’s Internal Battle
(54:45) As Long As You’re Around, You’ll Win
(58:01) Comfortability With Self & Friends
(1:03:33) Become Friends With Better People
(1:10:50) Meeting Your Heroes
(1:15:45) What Do Most People Misunderstand About Zack?
(1:18:00) Advice For Doing What You Know You Should