From Tech to Laughs: A Comedian's Journey

Austin Nasso, a 30-year-old comedian, has an interesting story. He didn't always tell jokes for a living. He used to work at Microsoft as a software engineer. But he had a secret passion: standup comedy. He's been doing it for 12 years. In 2018, Austin and his friends started something called Tech Roast Show. It's a comedy show that makes fun of people in the tech world. They perform it in places like the US, Europe, and India. It's like a big joke session for tech lovers. In 2021, Austin decided to leave Microsoft. He wanted to focus on comedy full-time. Now, he performs at places like New York Comedy Club and Westside Comedy Club. He even released a comedy special and is going on tour in India for Tech Roast Show. Austin didn't just quit his job on a whim. He planned it carefully. He read a book called "The 4-Hour Workweek. " It taught him some important lessons. One was to work remotely as soon as possible. He convinced his manager at Microsoft to let him do this after his first year. He moved back to Los Angeles and worked in a WeWork during the day. At night, he did comedy shows. Another lesson from the book was to minimize his workday. He needed time to practice comedy, so he made sure to focus on his most important tasks first. He also learned to think of his life like a startup. This made him feel more comfortable about taking the big leap into comedy. Austin knows that turning a hobby into a career is not easy. He went viral on TikTok before he quit his job. But he quickly learned that having followers doesn't guarantee success in standup comedy. You have to be good, have experience, and know the right people. Life as a comedian isn't always glamorous. Austin gets to travel to cool places like India and Japan. But he also has a lot of responsibilities. If he books a show, he has to do it, even if he doesn't feel like it. He has to find a balance and stick to a routine. Success in comedy comes from constant improvement. You have to keep getting better at writing and performing. It's not just about showing up every day. You have to make measurable progress.