The Jordan Harbinger Show 267: Brian Grazer | The Art of Human Connection
Oct 22, 2019
Brian Grazer, an Academy Award-winning producer known for his work at Imagine Entertainment, shares his insights on human connection. He discusses transforming his learning disability into a strength and overcoming anxiety in high-pressure settings, like award ceremonies. Grazer emphasizes the value of curiosity over IQ and recounts his strategic networking from a legal clerk to a Hollywood giant. With humor, he highlights the joy of in-person interactions and how meaningful relationships can lead to creative breakthroughs and personal growth.
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Shared Paths
- Jordan Harbinger and Brian Grazer discovered they had similar backgrounds.
- Both were Catholic Jews who considered joining the Freemasons and went to law school.
Childhood Anxiety
- As children, both Jordan and Brian struggled with looking at people while speaking.
- This difficulty stemmed from an inability to focus and led to social anxiety.
Imposter Syndrome
- After winning an Oscar, Ron Howard asked Brian Grazer if they'd ever be found out.
- Grazer jokingly replied that they were geniuses, highlighting the imposter syndrome experienced even at high levels of success.
