The Kurty D Show
061 - Funny Money with Paul Ollinger
Episode Summary
Today, we chatted with Paul Ollinger, an early Facebook executive turned full-time stand-up comedian and podcaster. This episode is chock full of wisdom and practical advice, and it’s one of my favorite episodes I’ve done in a while because it’s so honest and funny, too. Paul shares his journey from the corporate world to the comedy stage and beyond. He discusses the importance of authenticity in comedy and life. Paul reflects on leaving Facebook for a more fulfilling path, emphasizing the value of “enoughness” and avoiding regret. Paul’s Podcast, “Crazy Money,” is a must-listen. His guest roster is a who’s who of pop culture. He advocates for living on one’s terms and raising the torch to pursue truth. I hope this conversation with Paul inspires you as much as it did for me.
Episode Notes
Episode Highlights:
- Paul Ollinger's transition from an executive at Facebook to pursuing stand-up comedy.
- Discuss the focus of Paul Ollinger's podcast, "Crazy Money," and its exploration of living a fulfilling life beyond financial pursuits.
- How comedy has shaped Paul Ollinger's communication skills, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and handling unexpected situations on stage.
- Insights into the dynamics of the comedy industry, including the significance of connecting with fellow comedians and the audience.
- The gift of comedy is pursuing personal truths and presenting a unique perspective on the world.
- Paul Ollinger's reflections on enoughness, living without regret, and managing passion like a business.
Tweetable Quotes:
- “I think the gift of comedy is the pursuit of truth.” - Paul Ollinger
- “I don't think being an authentic person means saying every single thing that's on your mind.”- Paul Ollinger
- “Rich isn't about how much money you have. It's the ratio between your resources and your needs.” - Paul Ollinger
- “We're never going to stop wanting unless we control our desires. That takes a lot of awareness and a lot of self-control and a lot of reminding yourself of enoughness.”- Paul
- “Self-actualization is something to be pursued not to be achieved.”- Paul Ollinger
- “The richest people we know of in our society are people who aren't thinking about the money because they would have sold out decades ago.”- Paul Ollinger
- “The desire to have money makes us do crazy things, and money doesn't solve our problems the way we think it will before we have it.” - Paul Ollinger
- “There are tricks, there are shortcuts, there are things that you know what to do when something happens in the room. There are ways to react to that: you learn after repetition and by watching other people.” - Paul Ollinger
- “Not every battle’s worth fighting.”- Paul Ollinger
- “Living your dream doesn’t always mean perfect.” - Paul Ollinger
- “It’s not a value unless it costs you something.” - Kurty D.
- “I think time has a wonderful way of redeeming things.”- Kurty D.
- “If you want something, you have to sort of. Be willing to give it away or say no or do the opposite. If you want love, you have to give love. If you want money, you gotta give money.”- Kurty D.
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