4BE SO GOOD THEY CAN'T IGNORE YOU Here's comedian Steve Martin's advice to young comics: Be so good they can't ignore you. Love it. Life favors the devoted. The more you give to life, the more life sends back. It's just not possible for you to be great at what you do, always reaching for your brilliance and standing for excellence, and not win in the end. {Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead once said, You do not merely want to be the best of the best. You want to be considered the only ones who do what you do.} Sometimes
Steve Martin advises aspiring comedians to strive for excellence, emphasizing that becoming exceptionally skilled will make you impossible to overlook. His message conveys that dedication and hard work in pursuing one's craft not only lead to personal growth but also to recognition and success. The idea is that life rewards those who invest significantly in their passions and efforts.
Echoing this sentiment, Jerry Garcia suggests aiming not just to be better than others, but to become unparalleled in your field. This philosophy is reinforced by Robin S. Sharma in his book "The Greatness Guide," where he encourages individuals to continuously improve themselves and reach for a world-class standard in their pursuits.
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