The Secret To Beating Imposter Syndrome - With Former Hollywood Executive Teddy Zee
Jan 13, 2023
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Former Hollywood producer Teddy Zee discusses his experiences with imposter syndrome and the transformative power of hitting rock bottom. They also explore the disconnect between external and internal measures of success, finding freedom and belonging, and the power of embracing change in the media industry.
Television served as a form of escapism for the speaker during their upbringing, leading to a deep knowledge of various shows and networks.
The speaker highlights the importance of embracing failures as learning opportunities and prioritizing productivity, meaningful work, and serving others.
Deep dives
Growing up in a culturally diverse family
The speaker reminisces about Christmas as a child, feeling like an outsider in a family of Chinese descent celebrating the American holiday. This experience led to a sense of disconnect and a recognition that something felt off.
Discovering a passion for television
The speaker shares how television served as a form of escapism during their upbringing. They became enamored with the medium and developed a deep knowledge of various shows and networks.
Finding purpose through experiences and education
The speaker discusses their journey from a blue-collar upbringing to attending Cornell University and Harvard Business School. They highlight the importance of aligning one's values with their chosen path and pursuing a job driven by passion rather than focusing solely on financial gain.
Embracing failures, redefining success, and pursuing purpose
The speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing failures as learning opportunities and not defining oneself by external measures of success. They discuss the discovery of purpose and the transformative impact it had on their life, leading them to prioritize productivity, the pursuit of meaningful work, and serving others.
Teddy Zee is a former Hollywood producer that served in roles such as executive Vice President at Columbia Pictures, Senior Vice President at Paramount Pictures and many others. Despite his great success, he experience imposter syndrome on a daily basis. Don't miss this episode as he shares his experiences of hitting rock bottom and the priceless lessons he learned to help him recover.