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Defining your goals is extremely important in any self-driven profession. In stand-up comedy, defining your comedy goals will set you apart from a large mass of aimless souls. Goals in and of themselves won't make you funnier than anyone else. But they should make you funnier than you are now if you set them correctly. Without them, you may find yourself immersed in bitterness and resent everyone else's success.

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." - Henry David Thoreau

In this episode, we talk about first defining your overall reason for performing comedy. Once you have that down, you should be able to create some benchmarks that align with your purpose.

To help get your goals into focus, ask yourself:

• What is my definition of success?
• What sacrifices do I need to make to get there?
• What happens if I don't make the goal?
• What system do I have in place to track my goal?
• Who has achieved this goal (or a similar one) before me?
• What is my plan if I simply can't reach these goals in the long run?

To help true comedy beginners, I go over my goals from the very beginning in 1991 (meet girls), and set new goals for 2015 (you'll have to listen to find out). My reason for doing so is to let you see how they can change over time. Also, so you may be able to get some ideas for goals to set for yourself. Everyone will be different, but I think the process is a shared experience we can all relate to.

As in all things in life, you want to make sure your family is on board with your goals.

Remember, your ability plus your work ethic equals your opportunities. So, set some short and long term goals and make sure to generate opportunities through focused effort.

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Defining your goals is extremely important in any self-driven profession. In stand-up comedy, defining your comedy goals will set you apart from a large mass of aimless souls. Goals in and of themselves won't make you funnier than anyone else. But they should make you funnier than you are now if you set them correctly. Without them, you may find yourself immersed in bitterness and resent everyone else's success.

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."  - Henry David Thoreau

In this episode, we talk about first defining your overall reason for performing comedy. Once you have that down, you should be able to create some benchmarks that align with your purpose.

To help get your goals into focus, ask yourself:

To help true comedy beginners, I go over my goals from the very beginning in 1991 (meet girls), and set new goals for 2015 (you'll have to listen to find out). My reason for doing so is to let you see how they can change over time. Also, so you may be able to get some ideas for goals to set for yourself. Everyone will be different, but I think the process is a shared experience we can all relate to.

As in all things in life, you want to make sure your family is on board with your goals.

Remember, your ability plus your work ethic equals your opportunities. So, set some short and long term goals and make sure to generate opportunities through focused effort.

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Do you struggle with memorizing your set? Have you ever had problems with your voice during a show? What are the pros and cons of using props or musical instruments on stage?

Do you struggle with memorizing your set? Have you ever had problems with your voice during a show? What are the pros and cons of using props or musical instruments on stage? 

It’s high time to write jokes. In this episode, we talk exclusively about the comedy writing process. Beginners and pros all deal with the same obstacles. How you approach them and move on will help separate you from the others.

Working in new jokes, fighting perfectionism, post performance evaluation, and bouncing back from a joke when no one laughs – this episode is all about comedy writing!

A majority or these questions were collected from a listener and his fellow comics in New Zealand (thanks Mark!). If you think it is time to write jokes, then download and play this episode right away.

If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe in iTunes , STITCHER or SOUNDCLOUD and leave a comment and ranking.

Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It’s fast, free useful and fun.

Thanks!

Rik Roberts

www.RikRoberts.com

It’s high time to write jokes. In this episode, we talk exclusively about the comedy writing process. Beginners and pros all deal with the same obstacles. How you approach them and move on will help separate you from the others.

Working in new jokes, fighting perfectionism, post performance evaluation, and bouncing back from a joke when no one laughs – this episode is all about comedy writing!

A majority or these questions were collected from a listener and his fellow comics in New Zealand (thanks Mark!). If you think it is time to write jokes, then download and play this episode right away. 

If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe in iTunes , STITCHER or SOUNDCLOUD and leave a comment and ranking.

Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It’s fast, free useful and fun.

Thanks!

Rik Roberts

www.RikRoberts.com

Comedian John Garrett had enough with his day job and saw an opportunity to pursue comedy full time. So, he took a few legal pads from the supply closet and headed to NYC. Since his arrival, he's sharpened his wit, broadened his options and become one exceptionally funny guy.

We talk about:

• Following comedy stars in stage in NYC
• Why not to trust your parents sense of humor
• Being different and defining yourself

and much, much more.

Follow John on Twitter! or visit him at

http://www.johngcomedy.com

About the Podcast:

Comedian John Garrett had enough with his day job and saw an opportunity to pursue comedy full time. So, he took a few legal pads from the supply closet and headed to NYC. Since his arrival, he's sharpened his wit, broadened his options and become one exceptionally funny guy.

We talk about:

and much, much more. 

Follow John on Twitter! or visit him at

http://www.johngcomedy.com

About the Podcast: 

Recorded after a live stand-up comedy class in Nashville, comedy students ask great questions including:

Where do you find up and coming comedians on the web?

How do I come up with a stage name?

What do you do when you have a “down day” to get into the “zone” before taking the mic?

How do you ease into controversial material?

What does it take to do great crowd work?

Do you like to watch comedians for their writing or performance skills?

This podcast is a production of www.SchoolOfLaughs.com where we aim to make you bugger, better and more bookable than ever before.

If you enjoy this podcast please subscribe in iTunes or STITCHER and on SOUNDCLOUD please leave a comment and ranking.

Better yet, Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header.

You will get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and we promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.

Recorded after a live stand-up comedy class in Nashville, comedy students ask great questions including: 

Where do you find up and coming comedians on the web?

How do I come up with a stage name?

What do you do when you have a “down day” to get into the “zone” before taking the mic?

How do you ease into controversial material?

What does it take to do great crowd work?

Do you like to watch comedians for their writing or performance skills?

This podcast is a production of www.SchoolOfLaughs.com where we aim to make you bugger, better and more bookable than ever before.

If you enjoy this podcast please subscribe in iTunes or STITCHER and on SOUNDCLOUD please leave a comment and ranking.

Better yet, Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header.

You will get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and we promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.