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Film & tv discussion: For the writers, broadcasters, and producers

For the writers, broadcasters, and producers Film & TV Discussion

Why do counselors and career advisors try to tell students that they can only choose one profession? Why narrow your focus when you have so many talents?

  • 2 comments

Just remember that if you chase too many rabbits at once, you will not catch any of them. Just make sure you are always putting in %100 to everything you do. And if you think you have it all figured out, you probably missed something.

  • 3 months ago

They want you to go out and become a wealthy alumni. I've always been a writer even as a carpenter to pay the bills, and honestly I think my carpentry background is a big help in entertainment. It's a very solution-oriented field, you don't complain about stuff not working, your mind goes...

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