Bored Quote by Jason Mulgrew
“The short version is that I started an internet diary a long, long time ago (six years!) because I was bored with my job. I figured I would write a few funny things a few times a week until I had enough material to do stand-up. After two or three weeks, I emailed it to some friends. They emailed it to other friends, and more people started reading. Eventually, I realized that stand-up was scary and it would be much easier to just keep writing this stuff at work.”
About This Quote
The author began a personal blog out of boredom, hoping to harvest material for comedy, but discovered the writing itself was a safer creative outlet than performing live.
In simple terms: Blogging can replace stage fright as a creative outlet.
Key Takeaway
Writing can be a low‑risk platform for testing ideas.
Themes
creativity
digital media
self‑expression
career transition
risk avoidance
Mood
reflective
amused
curious
Type
personal anecdote
creative process
career insight
When to use this quote
- seeking new hobbies
- testing material for performance
- building an audience
- overcoming job monotony
Key Concepts
online diary
stand‑up comedy
content virality
personal branding
Practical Applications
- content creation for social media
- developing material for future performances
Questions to Reflect On
- How might the blog evolve into a different medium?
- What does the shift from stage to screen reveal about personal risk tolerance?
A Different Perspective
While writing offers safety, it may limit the development of live performance skills that are essential for certain careers.
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