Oprah's Super Soul

Super Soul Special: Brian Grazer: The Secret to a Bigger Life

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Sep 24, 2025
In this conversation, Brian Grazer, an Academy Award-winning producer and author, shares insights from his book on the power of curiosity. He discusses how curiosity serves as a daily spiritual practice that fosters deep emotional connections. Grazer highlights his grandmother's encouragement, which sparked his lifelong quest for questions over answers. He shares how curiosity has driven his career, from landing a Warner Bros. job to creating impactful stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
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ADVICE

Let Questions Evolve In Conversation

  • Start with a question and let better questions evolve as you connect with someone.
  • Use those evolving questions to deepen authentic emotional connection and understanding.
ANECDOTE

Eavesdropping Led To A Career Break

  • Brian overheard law students mention a cushy job at Warner Bros and called immediately to get it.
  • That entry-level job led him to insist on meeting people directly and launch his career in film.
ADVICE

Learn The Language To Demystify Fields

  • Learn the language of a field by sitting near its experts and listening every day.
  • Demystify industries by absorbing their vocabulary to find where leverage and opportunity live.
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