Join Hollywood producer Brian Grazer, famed for hits like Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind, as he reveals his secret to success: curiosity conversations. He shares how these dialogues, whether with VIPs or everyday people, can fuel personal and professional growth. Grazer emphasizes the power of eye contact and genuine connection, illustrating how meaningful interactions can lead to unexpected insights and transformative experiences. Discover the art of asking deeper questions and the magic that happens when curiosity guides your conversations.

Renowned Hollywood producer Brian Grazer shares how curiosity can cultivate a healthy network, spark new ideas, and bring inspiration. He discusses his unique practice of one-on-one curiosity meetings, seeking wisdom from different sources, and the power of persistence and genuine care in networking. The limitations of AI in storytelling and the importance of human creativity are also explored. Curiosity drives both personal and professional growth, fostering meaningful connections and scaling impact.

Ron Howard, an award-winning director known for films like Apollo 13, and Brian Grazer, a successful producer and author of 'A Curious Mind,' dive into the intricacies of creativity and business in Hollywood. They discuss how curiosity drives storytelling, the essential role of trust in their long partnership since the 1980s, and the importance of kindness in building connections. They share insights on navigating career crossroads, mastering networking, and the impact of engaging with diverse perspectives to enrich narratives.

Brian Grazer, a prolific film producer behind hits like Apollo 13 and Arrested Development, discusses the transformative power of curiosity in storytelling. He shares how asking questions fuels creativity and connection, emphasizing the importance of conversation in both art and life. Grazer reveals that genuine interactions can lead to profound insights, and underscores the Herculean challenges of movie production in Hollywood. His insights highlight curiosity not just as a skill, but as a superpower that cultivates human connection and happiness.

Brian Grazer, the acclaimed film and television producer behind Imagine Entertainment, shares his insights on the power of curiosity in networking. He discusses how genuine curiosity can foster meaningful connections that enhance business success. Grazer reflects on personal encounters with legends like Warren Beatty and Jay-Z, illustrating how these interactions shaped his career. He also introduces his initiative, Impact, which nurtures new writing talent, showcasing how collaboration can lead to innovative storytelling.

Brian Grazer, an acclaimed movie producer, shares his belief in the power of asking endless questions to shape resonating stories. He discusses the importance of curiosity, empowering others in the industry, overcoming adversity, and creating a supportive environment for actors on movie sets.

Brian Grazer (@BrianGrazer) is an Academy Award-winning producer and New York Times bestselling author (A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life, with Charles Fishman) who has been making movies and television programs for more than 25 years. Grazer and his longtime friend and business partner Ron Howard began their collaboration in 1985 on the hit comedies Nightshift and Splash, and in 1986 they founded Imagine Entertainment.In 2002, Grazer won an Oscar for Best Picture for A Beautiful Mind (shared with Ron Howard). In 2007, he was named one of Time's "100 Most Influential People in the World." His films and TV series have been nominated for 43 Academy Awards, and 131 Emmys.In this episode, we discuss:Brian's "supertool" that helped him earn opportunity.How to pitch people to open doors and opportunity.Favorite failures and lessons learned.Brian's criteria for choosing what movies to make.How to develop better decision-making abilities.And much, much more.This episode was recorded in front of a live, sold-out audience of about 2,000 people at Summit LA17 in Los Angeles. Enjoy!This podcast is brought to you by MeUndies. I've spent the last year wearing underwear from these guys 24/7, and they are the most comfortable and colorful underwear I've ever owned. MeUndies are designed in L.A. and made from sustainably sourced MicroModal -- a fabric three times softer than cotton. Even better, it includes free shipping.If you don't love your first pair of MeUndies, they'll hook you up with a new pair or a refund. If you love the product, they have three different subscription plans -- so you'll never be bored with the ever-changing selection. Check out MeUndies.com/Tim to see my current faves and get 20 percent off your first pair. That's MeUndies.com/Tim.This podcast is also brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is the #1 cloud bookkeeping software, which is used by a ton of the start-ups I advise and many of the contractors I work with. It is the easiest way to send invoices, get paid, track your time, and track your clients.FreshBooks tells you when your clients have viewed your invoices, helps you customize your invoices, track your hours, automatically organize your receipts, have late payment reminders sent automatically and much more.Right now you can get a free month of complete and unrestricted use. You do not need a credit card for the trial. To claim your free month and see how the brand new Freshbooks can change your business, go to FreshBooks.com/Tim and enter "Tim" in the "how did you hear about us" section.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Award-winning producer Brian Grazer discusses AI's impact on storytelling and content creation at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Dan Yergin explains AI's role in the US energy grid and the 2024 election. Other topics include primary election results, FedEx's success, and Trump's VP options.

Brian Grazer, famed producer, shares how curiosity fueled his success. He emphasizes the importance of asking questions, spiritual practice, and deep connections. Learn how curiosity can lead to a more fulfilling and soulful life.

Brian Grazer, Academy Award-winning producer and New York Times bestselling author, discusses the power of curiosity, the importance of preparation, following your vision, and building relationships in business in his conversation on leadership.