749: Josh Peck | Happy People Are Annoying

We know that facing and accepting our past can be hard sometimes, however, we can learn the best life lessons from those difficult situations. This is what Josh Peck reflects in his book “Happy People Are Annoying”, the culmination of years of learning, growing, and finding bright spots in the scary parts of life.  Josh is an actor, writer, Youtuber, television superstar, and one of the most recognizable faces of a generation. He rose to prominence when he starred for four seasons as the comedic center of Nickelodeon’s hit show Drake & Josh.  You don’t want to miss this thoughtful-provoking episode! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 09:01] Opening Segment Josh shares a bit of his background Being part of the last generation without social mediaJosh introduces his book Happy People Are Annoying What pushed Josh to star as a career at a super young age [09:02 - 25:55] Happy People Are AnnoyingHow Josh's relationship with money evolved over timePeople who worry about money and people who don't have anyJosh’s experience jumping into the online worldThe transition of going into social media How Josh’s identity was wrapped up in being an actorWhat drives Josh to be an actorA quick word from our sponsor [25:56 - 42:14] Be Yourself Can’t Be MisinterpretedThe ability to find solace in things that he could controlIt took a long time to stop trying to control and to need certaintyJosh shares his journey in the book writing processJosh’s outlook on being part of scale projectsHaving a feeling of pressure because you want to be greatPeople within the industry that Josh’s looked at as role modelPeople that have got a great family life and a great careerHow you can deal with rejection [42:15 - 47:13] Closing Segment Josh's curiosity about him and how people live their lives Want to connect with Josh? You can follow him on  Instagram and Twitter. Make sure to get a copy of his book Happy People Are Annoying, a wonderfully candid memoir from one of the most recognizable faces of a generation! Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022. There’s a reason why so many creators use Riverside. Check them out and all the other features they have at Riverside.fm and create an account. Get started today. Click the link here and use Coupon Code BYN for $10 off any subscription.  Want to start living a happier life today? As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/buildyournetwork Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people.  Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes:  “Money is a great servant, but a terrible master.” - Josh Peck “I needed to know that I was doing everything in my power to be the best version of what it is I do.” - Josh Peck “Pain is a great motivator. I never learned anything on a good day.” - Josh Peck Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy