You know, one thing I’ve noticed…
Everyone knows everything. Have you noticed this as well?
When I decided to make a movie…everyone had to tell me why it was a bad idea and how it would fail.
When I decided to go to bartending school…everyone had to tell me why that was a stupid idea, and NOBODY hires bartending school grads.
I know that often, people tell me this kind of thing because they are concerned. My mother being one of them. But I get upset when people act this way, because it implies that I DID NOT THINK MY DECISIONS OUT.
I rarely make rash decisions. Well, sometimes I do. But when it comes to jobs/careers/lifestyles, I do research and learn all I can before making a decision.
Before deciding to make Dancing With Gaia, I read all I could about feature film production and and the film industry.
Before deciding to try to make it as a filmmaker for two years, I spent a lot of time crunching number, and figuring out the best way to try to “make it”.
Before deciding to go to bartending school, I talked to many bartenders, as well as called several bars and hotels to see what they had to say.
I’m not a moron, people. I’m an adult. And I think things out. I appreciate your concern, I really do…but please don’t insult my intelligence.
(FYI, this post is more in response to a phone conversation with my mother than any friend of mine…although that was a catalyst as well. My roommate too.)
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