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The Playbook With David Meltzer

Acting and Action with Rob Riggle

The Playbook With David Meltzer

David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com

Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

4.61.9K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2024

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

In today’s episode, I'm joined by the remarkably multifaceted Rob Riggle, who has transitioned from a dedicated United States Marine Officer to a renowned actor, comedian, and philanthropist. With over two decades of valorous service in the Marines, Rob has matched his military career with a stellar stint in entertainment, captivating audiences worldwide. Beyond his artistic achievements, he has also raised over $22 million for pediatric cancer research. Today, Rob shares insights into how his military service profoundly impacts his comedic and philanthropic work, discusses the vital role his upbringing played in shaping his character, and offers personal anecdotes on overcoming life's hurdles while making meaningful contributions to society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

This is Entrepreneurs the Playbook, where each week I bring you some of the greatest athletes, celebrities, and entrepreneurs to talk about their personal and professional playbook to success.

0:12.0

Welcome back to Office Hours.

0:13.3

I'm David Belzer, and our next guest is a legend

0:17.1

and he's an anomaly as well.

0:18.8

And what I mean by that is there's very few people on earth

0:22.1

that have been of service to our country as a marine for over 20 years.

0:25.8

Has been decorated as well as a marine, but also decorated as one of the best actors, comedians, producers, and directors in entertainment and for

0:36.2

almost 20 years has raised over $22 million for pediatric cancer. That is an anomaly of pain and pleasure and purpose that's very rare and a human being.

0:48.6

Speaking of very rare, Rob Riggle, welcome to office hours.

0:53.0

You made it.

0:55.0

In the corner of a steakhouse, there's no better background than that.

0:59.2

Rob, I will first want to thank you because I know how much in demand you are, but I also want to thank you for

1:06.3

knowing you and that everything you do has a purpose or cause tied to it, whether it's making people laugh or making people cry.

1:15.0

There's always a purpose or a cause, and that probably stems from when you were 19 years old

1:20.0

and you joined the Marines.

1:22.0

What is it in your makeup that really puts others first

1:27.9

with that purpose or cause driven activity no matter what you're doing. Oh wow that's a that's a that's a deep

1:36.2

deep question I don't know I just think it maybe it was trial and error maybe it was I was blessed to have wonderful parents who who taught me at a very early age and and exposed me to things at a very early age. But I just learned you get what you give in this life and service seems to be a big part of that.

1:57.2

I don't I don't by any stretch of the imagination have anything figured out.

2:09.0

But but have anything figured out. But what I do, I'm starting to connect a few dots and some of those dots seem to be service can really change your life and reward your life.

2:19.0

And if you're in a position to do that, you should try to do it to the best of your ability.

2:26.7

And not everybody's in a position to do it, and not everybody's in a position to do it, and not everybody's

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