Steven Spielberg is an American film director, screenwriter and film producer. Forbes magazine places Spielberg's net worth at $3.1 billion. In 2006, the magazine Premiere listed him as the most powerful and influential figure in the motion picture industry. Time listed him as one of the 100 Most Important People of the Century.
Hate him or love him, Spielberg is truly a Hollywood icon and superstar who is a shining example of success. Over the next few days I will discuss the five tips that Steven Spielberg suggestions you embrace in order to maximize your full potential as both a filmmaker and a human being.
1. Overcome your fears.
“He was scared of just about everything,” recalls Leah Adler, Spielberg’s mother. “When trees brushed against the house, he would head into my bed.”
Fear is something we all must deal with as human beings. Some people remain in your comfort zones and never venture into the unknown. You might want to become a writer or director but you're afraid what others might say about your new ambitions. The naysayers might plant doubt and fear in your mind. "Working in film is too unstable" or "It's all about luck and who you know". Maybe the thought of giving your filmmaker dream a shot and not becoming successful will leave you looking like a fool.
Spielberg also had to learn to conquer his fear of failure. After being rejected by the extremely prestigious film school at UCLA, upon which he had pinned his hopes and dreams, Spielberg was unsure what the future held in store for him. While he knew film was his passion, he began to wonder whether or not he would be able to succeed at it. Unwilling to give up his dream, he enrolled in California State University and continued on his path. But, again, after getting a C in his television production course, Spielberg had to wonder whether he would ever amount to anything in this industry. He then took the even riskier decision to drop out of school and pursue his passion on his own.
Spielberg is a living example of the success that is possible when you move beyond your fears, when you put away those nagging worries in your head and focus instead on your goal
Watch out for the next time when I reveal 2 more tips from the master of cinema Steven Spielberg.
