Acting is weird, brutal work. Fargo star William H. Macy breaks down why desperation makes great art — and how he finally learned to act at age 60.Full show notes and resources can be found here: <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/1223" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jordanharbinger.com/1223</a>What We Discuss with William H. Macy:<ul><li>Character is defined by action, not words or backstory. What you do reveals who you are, making desperation and relentlessness compelling on screen.</li><li>The best actors are bulletproof against criticism of their craft because they commit fully to their choices without seeking approval or worrying about being flattering.</li><li>William didn't truly learn to act until his 60s on Shameless. Getting his 10,000 hours taught him to drop baggage and focus only on what's essential in the moment.</li><li>Really look and really listen. This simple technique transforms performances because genuine attention makes others self-conscious and creates authentic reactions.</li><li>Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Happiness comes from accepting who you are and doing what you're naturally good at rather than fixing every flaw.</li><li>And much more...</li></ul><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1344999619?mt=2&ls=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here</a> — even one sentence helps! <ul><li>Sign up for <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Six-Minute Networking</a> — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jordanharbinger.com/course</a>!</li><li>Subscribe to our once-a-week <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/news/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wee Bit Wiser</a> newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!</li><li>Do you even Reddit, bro? <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/JordanHarbinger/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join us at r/JordanHarbinger</a>!</li></ul>This Episode Is Brought To You By <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/deals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Fine Sponsors</a>: <ul><li>Gelt: <a href="https://www.joingelt.com/jhs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10% off 1st year: joingelt.com/jhs</a></li><li>Caldera + Lab: <a href="https://calderalab.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20% off: calderalab.com/jordan, code JORDAN</a></li><li>CookUnity: <a href="https://www.cookunity.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">50% off first week: cookunity.com/jordan or code JORDAN</a></li><li>Tonal: <a href="https://www.tonal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">$200 off: tonal.com, code JORDAN</a></li><li>Airbnb: <a href="https://airbnb.com/host" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">airbnb.com/host</a></li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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