Some of my early screenplays were so bad my friends didn’t even
know where to start with their feedback. My first try at getting a literary
agent was met by well over 100 rejections. And my first few films were passed
on by so many festivals I lost count.
But by not taking those failures personally and instead interpreting
those setbacks as deferred successes, I continued to write blogs, articles,
screenplays, one-man shows, and even a book. And as I developed my voice my
confidence grew – convincing me I had something valuable to offer.
The best part was how taking initiative emboldened those around me
to do the same. Friends saw that if I could do it they could too. Soon I was being asked to read their plays, edit their articles, and
collaborate on their new films.
In the process we built a community where we felt invested in one
another’s success. We had each other’s backs, supported one another’s vision,
and held ourselves accountable to making
something happen.
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