The Power of Consistency

Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most successful comedians in history, and I once heard a story about him that I rely on to keep doing this show every day.A young comedian approached him and asked him his secret to his success.Seinfeld said, " Get a big wall calendar and a red marker.Write material each day,” he said, “And then put a big X on that day.And after a few days, you’ve got a chain.And then your only job is to not break that chain.That’s it. No inspiration required. No waiting on the right mood.Just put another X on the wall next to the other X’s.It’s the most boring advice in the world. It’s also the most useful.What’s the most boring piece of advice you’ve received?Recent editions:Advice I’d Give My Kids SomedayYogurtThe Wrong Four Things‘No Elon’ Sticker at Costco and What It Says About How We Buy Things NowMichael B. Jordan and a sea of phonesHow often do you eat alone?One Canceled Dinner at a TimeWhat Happens When America’s Small-Business Owners Retire?Americans Are Buying Half the Movie Tickets They Used ToAre We Surrounded by Bad People?The Politicians Never PayThe best conversations are two-way streets. I want to hear from you.* Email: james@thedailynote.net* Call or Text: (585) 371-8865* Leave a Voice Memo: thedailynote.net/contactP.S. I tell stories on radio stations and online five days a week. You can find them on Substack, Apple, Spotify, Reddit, YouTube, Instagram, and wherever podcasts are available. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesbrowntv.substack.com/subscribe