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Summary:
We’re excited to welcome Raza Jafri, a nationally touring comedian, onto the Stamina Lab podcast this week. As a comedian who performs upwards of 8x a week, performance (mental and physical) is something that Raza has to think about daily. In our conversation, we’re tapping into what it actually means to be lucky (and how to increase your own odds), Raza’s daily routine that has helped create resilience for him, his advice for aspiring comedians, and more. If you’re someone who works in a field that really challenges your mental fortitude, this episode is for you.
Topics:
- The idea of adopting a lucky mindset and how this has translated into Raza’s career as a comedian
- The process that Raza practices to get into performance mode and how he creates the energy to perform 8x a week
- Identifying fear and to push past it to create resilience and seeing the positive side of failure
- Creating a flow state and how Raza does this while on stage
- Raza’s thoughts on ChatGPT as it makes its way into the world of comedy
- What Raza has unlearned in recent years that has improved his quality of life
- Raza’s advice for aspiring comedians and storytellers
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About Raza:
Raza is a nationally touring comedian based in Austin, Tx. He is the founder of East Austin Comedy Club, South Austin Comedy Club, and produces a weekly podcast, Raza Jafri Super Deluxe