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Brian Koppelman
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There's a line in 'Billions' where Bobby Axelrod is making a speech to all of Axe Capital, and he says 'In the great expanse of time, we're already dead' — and that's something that I believe. If you look at the great expanse of time, we're not even a
dot.
Pondering Mortality Helps Brian Koppelman Focus on What Matters
I made the decision when I was 30 that I was going to follow my curiosity and the things that fascinated me. And as long as I'm doing that, I feel like a version of myself that I want to spend time
with.
Following His Curiosity & Doing Fulfilling Work Keep Brian Motivated
What I finally realized, Shane, was that if I allowed these creative impulses to die, it would be like a real death, and like any form of death, it would be toxic, and this toxicity would ooze out of me on to those that I
loved.
Forcing Himself to Do Creative Work Helped Brian Overcome Fears
Most folks who've accomplished something great were kind of just unrelenting in their belief. Forget their belief, unrelenting in their determination to do
it.
To Overcome Negative Self-Talk, Commit to Daily Action Toward Your Goal
If you can find a way to do work that makes you feel fulfilled... the part of keeping at it becomes much
easier.
Following His Curiosity & Doing Fulfilling Work Keep Brian Motivated
We, here in our country, put somebody in office [Donald Trump] who is utterly incapable of managing this pandemic [and] utterly disinterested in managing this pandemic ... He has no empathy and no critical thinking skills in this area. He was a guy who portrayed himself as rich and sat on a gold throne, and Americans were
fooled.
'Billions' Character Bobby Axelrod Makes Viewers Question Their Political Loyalties
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Does Showtime Determine When 'Billions' Will End?
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Brian Koppelman Thinks TV Shows & Movies Are Slowly Becoming One
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Following His Curiosity & Doing Fulfilling Work Keep Brian Motivated
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Brian Began Living His Dream While Writing His First Movie, 'Rounders'
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Meditation Helps People Avoid Chasing Short-Term Endorphin Hits
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Brian Koppelman Is Obsessed With Tiger Woods
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You're a Better Storyteller Than You Think
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What Got Brian Koppelman Interested in the World of Hedge Funds & Billionaires?
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'Billions' Character Bobby Axelrod Makes Viewers Question Their Political Loyalties
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To Overcome Negative Self-Talk, Commit to Daily Action Toward Your Goal
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Pondering Mortality Helps Brian Koppelman Focus on What Matters
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'Billions' Depicts the Role of Power, Money, & Influence on the Legal System
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After Completing a 'Billions' Script, Brian Runs It By Showtime & the Writers' Room
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Brian's Screenplay & Teleplay Writing Process: From Idea to Final Product
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Fulfilling Work & Raising His Kids Give Brian Koppelman's Life Meaning
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Meditation, a Healthy Diet, & Adequate Sleep Are Brian's Self-Care Tactics
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Forcing Himself to Do Creative Work Helped Brian Overcome Fears
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Brian's 2013 Box Office Flop Taught Him an Important Life Lesson
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Brian Koppelman's Morning Routine Includes Coffee, Journaling, & Meditation
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Writing Deadlines Keep Brian Koppelman's Perfectionism in Check
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Brian Koppelman's Career Nearly Came to a Crashing Halt Before 'Billions'
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Brian Is Reading an Unpublished Book About Tiger Woods' Comeback
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Brian Koppelman Practices Transcendental Meditation to Quiet His Doubts & Fears
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Brian Koppelman Is Incredibly Grateful for His Wife, Amy
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Brian Never Starts Writing a Season of 'Billions' Without the End in Mind
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Morning Pages Frees Brian Koppelman from His Subconscious & Aids Productivity
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Every Season of 'Billions' Has a Budget
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Quitting Your Job Isn't Necessary to Pursue Your Creative Passion
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