Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with actor and environmental advocate Adrian Grenier. They discuss his early life on the streets of New York City, his eventual rise to stardom, the reality and decline of Hollywood, why he walked away after reaching the top, and how he grounds himself now through natural practices and the cultivation of his fully sustainable environment-first community.
Adrian Grenier is an American actor, musician, and environmental advocate. He is best known for his portrayal of Vincent Chase in the television series “Entourage” (2004–2011). He has appeared in films such as “Drive Me Crazy” (1999), “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006), “Trash Fire” (2016), and “Marauders” (2016). In 2021, he acted in the Netflix series “Clickbait.” In 2010, Grenier and his business partner Peter Glatzer started SHFT, a brand that promotes sustainability through multimedia. The website won two Webby Awards in 2011 for best website in its category. In 2020, he moved to Austin, Texas, settling on the Kintsugi Ranch, which he and his family have been turning into a fully sustainable, renewable community.
This episode was recorded on April 24th, 2024
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– Chapters –
(0:00) Coming up
(0:38) Intro
(2:56) Growing up fatherless on the streets of New York City
(4:45) Learning to read and how Grenier found acting
(9:49) Early experiences making amateur films
(11:11) The Stanislavski method, musical interest
(13:50) Dropping out of college for a girl
(16:14) Rebellion, bad jobs, and finding motivation
(22:36) Resisting Hollywood: “It seemed shady.”
(24:30) Grenier ignoring “Entourage” made casting want him more
(27:34) The cultivated narcissism of Hollywood actors
(29:10) Booking “Entourage,” 10 years becoming Vince
(34:13) Navigating ego, Russell Brand, and liberalism
(37:40) “You’re the worst,” breaking up forced Grenier to reflect
(41:40) Making changes, cutting distractions, and taking a break from acting
(44:36) Realizing priorities, seeking new mentors
(48:47) Getting grounded, building a garden
(51:04) Sticking with it, knowing what you do and do not want
(54:29) Getting back together, fatherhood, and serendipity
(1:00:12) Earth Speed: stories from the land
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Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Beyond-Order
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-for-life
Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: https://jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-meaning
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