Oh, I had the repair guy come about my terrible internet service here and he was

basically like sorry it's capped out there's nothing we can do.

So you're just gonna be basically a giant like frozen screen on zoom for the rest of your time in Minnesota?

Yes, which is I guess only a couple more days.

Hi and welcome to Happier and Holly with the podcast about how to be happier, healthier,

sane or more creative, more successful and more productive in a backed-by-the-super-facial

chaotic, unpredictable, fundamentally insane world.

I'm Liz Craft, a TV writer and producer, living in LA and with me is my high school friend

and writing partner Sarah.

That's me, Sarah Fane.

On this podcast we talk about being writers in Hollywood, how we balance a career in friendship

and how to survive the war of attrition that is life in Los Angeles.

In today's episode we're going to talk about staying zen during endless meetings, tackling

the tedious is a big part of making television.

Then in our new segment, a day in the life will offer another look at a day in the life

of show running fantasy island and in take a hike we'll discuss how making little adjustments

can change things in a big way.

Finally, this week's Hollywood hack will help you make your work day a little more delicious.

But first Sarah, we have an update.

In episode 214 we talked about being an insulator versus a conductor in life and at work and

our listener Janine had a great insight on the subject.

She says, in line with conductors it can be helpful to have a quote, lightning rod in

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