Comedian Mae Martin and Adam discuss the magic of vulnerability in connections, lessons from improvisation, overcoming procrastination, and the power of authenticity in stand-up comedy.
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Embracing vulnerability is crucial for establishing authentic connections based on genuine interactions rather than self-centeredness.
Understanding emotional drivers behind procrastination can lead to increased creativity, self-acceptance, and improved productivity.
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The Power of Vulnerability in Connection
May Martin, a comedian, actor, and screenwriter, discusses the importance of vulnerability in establishing connections. By focusing on authentic interactions rather than self-centeredness, May highlights the magic of being in a flow state during performances.
Unpacking Procrastination and Shame
May delves into her struggles with procrastination, sharing her journey with ADHD diagnosis and shame associated with organization. The conversation with Adam Grant explores how understanding the emotional drivers of procrastination can lead to improved creativity and self-acceptance.
Improvisation as a Tool for Creativity
May explains her experience with improv comedy, emphasizing its role in enhancing creativity and deepening connections. By embracing the spontaneity and Yes-And principle of improv, May highlights its potential to spark authentic responses and foster collaborative storytelling.
Challenging Internalized Standards and Parental Influences
The discussion touches on the concept of internalized shame from childhood influences, such as parental standards. May reflects on how self-criticism stemming from past expectations can limit self-acceptance and personal growth, prompting a reevaluation of ingrained beliefs.
Mae Martin is a comedian, improviser, screenwriter, and podcast host. Their work on Netflix includes the stand-up special Sap and the aptly named TV series Feel Good. Adam and Mae chat about the value of vulnerability in connection, snapping out of procrastination, shame spirals, and life lessons from the art of improvisation.
Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
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