What I Learned When I Tried to Get Into 'HaHartsufim' / Hanoch Daum

Hanoch Daum shares professional insights after 25 years of career, following inquiries from young people seeking advice on how to break into media and comedy. He emphasizes the importance of precise initiative, creating independent content, and understanding that failures are part of the journey.

Hanoch Daum writes a personal column following inquiries from two young people: a discharged soldier interested in copywriting, and a young actress who immigrated to Israel and is looking for opportunities in comedy. Daum shares his personal experience when he tried to get into the show 'HaHartsufim' 25 years ago, sending sketches by fax – an attempt that failed. He concludes that the most important lesson is to know that it won't always work, and that one must be prepared for that. However, he emphasizes that you don't need a hundred opportunities – just one is enough. Daum advises young people to create independent content instead of waiting for opportunities: prepare a sample campaign for a leading company, or upload content online. He argues that today, instead of knocking on managers' doors, you can let the audience discover you. The column combines personal anecdotes, humor, and a reference to the normalization of war in Israel through his personal schedule.