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Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into Discomfort

Dec 29, 2023

Bill Hader, the comedic genius from SNL and Barry, shares his candid experiences with anxiety and imposter syndrome. He delves into how he transforms anxiety into creativity, revealing the challenges he faced during live performances, including a panic attack on air. Hader emphasizes the power of collaboration in directing and discusses the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth. His insights on mindfulness and vulnerability resonate deeply, offering a humorous yet profound look at navigating mental health in the creative chaos.

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Bill Hader channels his anxiety into his work, using it as a driving force for creativity.

Hader reflects on his journey from imposter syndrome to finding confidence, emphasizing the importance of persistence and the right collaborators.

Hader embraces discomfort, pushing himself to grow and succeed, while also finding genuine excitement in the process.

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Facing Anxiety and Channeling it into Creativity

Bill Hader, known for his work on Saturday Night Live and as the creator of the hit HBO show, Barry, opens up about his experience with anxiety and how he uses it as a driving force for creativity. Despite dealing with panic attacks on live television, Hader discusses how he channels his anxiety into his work and the practices he uses to manage it. He emphasizes the importance of having the right collaborators and creating honest work, which have been instrumental in his success.

Learning from the Hippies and the Power of Honesty

03:42

Acknowledge and Address Anxiety with Powerful Mental Tools

01:17

The Upsides and Downsides of Self Criticism and Mindfulness

03:42

Interpreting the Subconscious Connections

02:29

Intro

6min

Navigating Darkness: Creativity in Uncertain Times

5min

Exploring Anxiety and Authenticity in Storytelling

4min

Navigating Anxiety and Non-Negotiable Practices

10min

Navigating Anxiety and Panic in High-Pressure Situations

4min

Navigating Anxiety in Creative Chaos

21min

Collaboration and Authenticity in Creative Growth

5min

Embracing Discomfort for Growth

13min

Navigating Anxiety and Vulnerability Through Open Expression

2min

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The star of SNL and Barry discusses how he channels his anxiety into his work. Plus, an imitation of Joseph Goldstein.

Bill Hader has made the transition from being a master of stand-out characters and impressions on eight seasons of Saturday Night Life to becoming a true multi-hyphenate by creating, directing, writing, producing and starring as a burned-out assassin trying to break into Hollywood as an actor in HBO’s award-winning and critically lauded dark comedy, Barry.

In this episode we talk about:

How Bill deals with anxiety
His panic attack on live television
His love of directing and the importance of having the right collaborators

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10% Happier with Dan Harris

Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into Discomfort

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Deep dives

Facing Anxiety and Channeling it into Creativity

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Perseverance

Embracing Discomfort and the Love for the Craft

The Power of Mindfulness Meditation

Navigating Self-Criticism and Constructive Feedback

Learning from the Hippies and the Power of Honesty

Acknowledge and Address Anxiety with Powerful Mental Tools

The Upsides and Downsides of Self Criticism and Mindfulness

Interpreting the Subconscious Connections

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Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into Discomfort

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Deep dives

Facing Anxiety and Channeling it into Creativity

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Perseverance

Embracing Discomfort and the Love for the Craft

The Power of Mindfulness Meditation

Navigating Self-Criticism and Constructive Feedback

Learning from the Hippies and the Power of Honesty

Acknowledge and Address Anxiety with Powerful Mental Tools

The Upsides and Downsides of Self Criticism and Mindfulness

Interpreting the Subconscious Connections

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