What is worth spending money on for directors after a few failed attempts?

Ngozi Bello · 5 likes

I would start with the thing that already interests you, then branch outward by creator, era, or theme. Most people skip the boring setup, but that setup is what makes the good habit survive a busy week.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.

Siti Lim · 0 likes

I would love a follow-up example.

Pixel Noodle · 2 likes

I would start with the thing that already interests you, then branch outward by creator, era, or theme. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.

Noé Petit · 1 likes

Thanks, that actually helped.

Urban Noodle · 2 likes

My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The 5-minute rule is underrated.

Chloe Davis · 0 likes

I would start with the thing that already interests you, then branch outward by creator, era, or theme. You will learn more from a simple version repeated three times than from a perfect plan you never start.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.

Ngozi Bello · 0 likes

This depends heavily on budget, time and personality. My only addition is to make the first step visible.

Daan Bakker · 2 likes

@mango_panda I think both things can be true.