When You Have A Really Good Set

How Do You Deal With It

I TOOK THE STAGE WITH HIGH HOPES AND DREAMS BUT MY JOKES FELL FLAT, LIKE A SILENT STREAM THE AUDIENCE SAT WITH BLANK STARES, SO COLD MY POOR PERFORMANCE, A STORY UNTOLD DISAPPOINTMENT LINGERS, UNFULFILLED DESIRES. BUT I’LL RISE AGAIN, WITH LAUGHTER AS MY FIRE BY

AARON FOSTER

Comedy is an unpredictable journey of highs, lows, and everything in between, without any patterns or predictability. While the advice to avoid getting too high after a good show or, too low after bad ones is sensible, it’s also easier said than done.

Experiencing a poor performance (or several) can be devastating, but success can also lead to complacency and a lack of preparation for future shows. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that one has figured out the formula for success and become immune to future failure.

But, this is where one is most vulnerable to having a bad show. It’s important to enjoy the high from a successful performance, as it keeps us motivated, but one must also always be aware that every show can go either way, and the thrill of uncertainty is what makes comedy exciting.

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