Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
How do you navigate self-doubt and criticism while staying true to your vision in a highly competitive industry?
Actor, writer, and director Jesse Eisenberg is no stranger to drowning out the societal expectations of his professional endeavors, but as a successful multi-hyphenate he’s still had to balance his own imposter syndrome. He discusses his Golden Globe nominated film A Real Pain, which he both acts and directs and offers a refreshing perspective on how to stay grounded while pursuing your creative dreams.
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0:00 Intro
0:52 Background
3:42 At what point did you decide, "my adulthood is going to be the adulthood of a working actor"?
4:41 College years
5:51 The difference between acting and directing
7:59 Approach to manifesting a character
9:05 Is directing something you want to continue?
9:54 What writing is like for you?
14:55 When did your creative aspirations fall in line with what a commercial market might want?
18:11 Do you read reviews of your films?
20:29 Do you ever navigate imposter syndrome?
22:26 Working with Kieran Culkin for the first time in "A Real Pain"
23:57 Confidence in the creative process
25:55 Living your purpose
27:30 Conclusion
How do you navigate self-doubt and criticism while staying true to your vision in a highly competitive industry?
Actor, writer, and director Jesse Eisenberg is no stranger to drowning out the societal expectations of his professional endeavors, but as a successful multi-hyphenate he’s still had to balance his own imposter syndrome. He discusses his Golden Globe nominated film A Real Pain, which he both acts and directs and offers a refreshing perspective on how to stay grounded while pursuing your creative dreams.
Subscribe to the #HelloMonday newsletter for more stories bit.ly/HelloMondayNewsletter
#linkedinnews
#HelloMondayPodcast
#Creativity
#JesseEisenberg
0:00 Intro
0:52 Background
3:42 At what point did you decide, "my adulthood is going to be the adulthood of a working actor"?
4:41 College years
5:51 The difference between acting and directing
7:59 Approach to manifesting a character
9:05 Is directing something you want to continue?
9:54 What writing is like for you?
14:55 When did your creative aspirations fall in line with what a commercial market might want?
18:11 Do you read reviews of your films?
20:29 Do you ever navigate imposter syndrome?
22:26 Working with Kieran Culkin for the first time in "A Real Pain"
23:57 Confidence in the creative process
25:55 Living your purpose
27:30 Conclusion
