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Be the Author of Your Life (Not the Editor)
“Be the author of your life, not the editor” sounds like a platitude—until you actually try to live it.In this episode, I unpack what that phrase really means for artists, filmmakers, and anyone navigating uncertainty. There is never a perfect time to start a project, pitch an idea, or pursue a dream. Waiting for every light to turn green is a trap.Drawing from the realities of the creative industry, historical examples like Ernest Hemingway, and my own experience as a working filmmaker, I talk about how to take agency without denying reality—how to work within constraints instead of reacting…
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