May 19, 2016
Do you ever have the feeling that this thing is going nowhere? Do you feel like you are pouring time and resources into a bottomless pit? Does it seem like everything and everyone is working against you?
SHOULD YOU QUIT COMEDY?
Maybe it is over. Or you may just have hit a rough spot in the road.
In this episode we will explore your options on whether or not to continue. I’ll give you a few tips on pivoting to stay in the game. And I’ll reveal a few signs that you may no longer be in it anyway.
In general, here are seven signs to look for when you begin to consider quitting comedy.
#1 You haven’t written a new joke in months.
#2 You haven’t got a new booking in months.
#3 You spend more time worrying about getting on stage than actually being onstage.
#4 You have never spent time after show reviewing your set or rewriting material.
#5 Your calls don’t get answered by the bookers or club managers.
#6 You just can’t find the time with your work or school schedule.
#7 Not a single person is encouraging you or giving you helpful advice.
In each of these 7 instances, I also offer suggestions on how to solve the problem and move forward.
I would love to hear from you and if you had hit a point where you considered quitting, and what you did to get past it.
Send me a message schooloflaughs@gmail.com
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