Blocks w/ Neal Brennan Dan Harmon
Sep 19, 2024
Dan Harmon, a prominent writer and producer known for creating 'Community' and 'Rick and Morty', shares his journey through loneliness and emotional struggles. He delves into the complexities of relationships, the importance of genuine apologies, and the balance between personal insecurities and creative expression. Harmon reflects on the impact of shame and self-perception in relationships while navigating artistic integrity and audience expectations. The conversation highlights his evolving perspective on connection, self-worth, and the pursuit of fulfillment.
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Workplace Crush Turned Regret
- Dan Harmon recounts pursuing a crush at work and then retaliating when it was unreciprocated.
- He calls that campaign of cruelty a crime and recognizes he lacked people to call him out then.
How To Make A Real Apology
- Dan describes how to apologize properly: acknowledge the offense, express remorse, and commit to change.
- He stresses removing yourself as the protagonist and centering the harmed person in the apology.
Origin Of Needing To Be Special
- Dan traces his need to be special back to an early daycare memory where he was celebrated as 'the cheese.'
- He sees that early attention-seeking seeded a lifelong compulsion for uniqueness.