“There is a certain resolve that a person must have to persist at something that seems intangible at times.” – Steve Carrell, pg. xi
“There’s a unique and personal awareness that comes when you’re forced to dig deep, look honestly at yourself, and question your artistic resolve.” – pg. xv
“Professional athletes train in the off-season. So should you.” – pg. 10
“When you’re able to use your experiences to feed your creativity, […] it doesn’t seem as hard. Mining for gold is not easy. But if you do it long enough, you get to be the person who found gold.” – pg. 35
“The very best way to advance your career is to be seen.” – pg. 84
“Establishing good luck isn’t just about being in the right place at the right time. It’s about making the kinds of choices that put you in the right place at the right time.” – pg. 90
“I’m a big believer in specificity when it comes to manifesting successes in your life.” – pg. 94
“People can feel when you have a real interest or a calculated one.” – pg. 98
“It’s normal to get frustrated when you feel like things aren’t moving as quickly as you would like.” – pg. 101
“Never stop working hard to create opportunities for yourself. […] Keep yourself active, and you will keep yourself moving forward.” – pg. 101
“People remember good work.” – pg. 124
“You’ll have to determine how much you can endure. Because the roadblocks, doubts, and insecurity are all part of living an artistic life.” – pg. 180
“Ultimately, you have to find your own way. And you will.” – pg. 181
“You are in charge of your momentum.” – pg. 190
“I was just doing something I loved to do without the worry of expectations.” – Mark Proksch, pg. 92
“Whatever you do, know it’s going to be a disgusting mess of awfulness. And then, do it anyway. Something awful is better than something incomplete. […] Every project you finish has value.” – pg. 193
“You’ve chosen an unpredictable life, but certainly a life worth living. […] We are in need of artists and stories to remind us of our shared humanity. As you go forward, though you may get discouraged, please don’t hold back your gift.” – pg. 203
“Artists frequently hide the steps that lead to their masterpieces.” – Matt Weiner, pg. 204
“If you keep going, the muscle that moves you forward will get stronger.” – pg. 205
“It’s not going to happen right away and it’s not going to happen the way you think it’s going to happen, but it’s going to be great. Just stick with it.” – Natalie Zea, pg. 217
“If it’s not fun for you, it’s not fun for the audience.” – Sean Gunn, pg. 224
“My biggest struggle is always that I’m not working enough.” – Sean Gunn, pg. 226
“Find people whose work you admire, and whose work ethic you admire and surround yourself with them as much as you can.” – Sean Gunn, pg. 227
“Be you and no one can ever touch you.” – Derek Waters, pg. 237
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