#126 — Stand Up Philosopher — Pete Holmes

<p>]Today’s episode is with stand up comedian, actor, and podcaster Pete Holmes. James and Pete dive into the repulsion you feel in your early life that forces you away from things that aren’t intended for you. From leaving Massachusetts at an early age to finding his voice in comedy, Pete explains the feelings he had while falling upward. He also explains the craft behind Stand Up and what tactics he uses while on stage. To conclude the episode, James and Pete talk about why you don’t need to ask for permission. You have to find the freedom within yourself.&nbsp;</p> <p>More Pete<br> https://www.instagram.com/peteholmes/</p> <p>Book Recommendations from the Episode:<br> Being Aware of Being Aware<br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Being-Aware-Essence-Meditation/dp/1626259968"><u>https://www.amazon.com/Being-Aware-Essence-Meditation/dp/1626259968</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Support Our Sponsors<br> Chargebee<br> https://chargebee.com/partners-signup and use promo code BTL</p> <p>Shopify<br> https://Shopify.com/BelowtheLine</p> <p>Hit the show hotline and leave a question or comment for the show at 424-272-6640, email James questions directly at askbelowtheline@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/gobelowtheline&nbsp;</p> <p>Support Our Sponsors<br> Magic Mind<br> https://magicmind.co</p> <p>About your host, James: <br> James Beshara is a founder, investor, advisor, author, podcaster, and encourager based in Los Angeles, California. James has created startups for the last 12 years, selling one (Tilt, acquired by Airbnb), and invested in a few multi-billion dollar startups to date. He has spoken at places such as Y-Combinator, Harvard Business School, Stanford University, TechCrunch Disrupt, and has been featured in outlets like the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, and Time Magazine. He’s been featured in Forbes, Time, and Inc Magazine’s “30 Under 30” lists and advises startups all around the world. All of this is his “above the line” version of his background. Hear the other 90