We all need some kind of reassurance from time to time. One of the things I need it for is my skill as a cinematographer. So on my corkboard is a print out of an email from Andy Bowley, a very fine cinematographer who shot much of A Life’s Work.
Thank you, Andy. Your email not only flatters me, but it makes me laugh. And that’s why it’s on my corkboard.
And here’s the video clip in question. Which I shot. Enjoy the banter, which starts about 30 seconds in.
For more about this clip, which I shot, click here. Did I mention I shot it?
Do you keep such things around to bolster your confidence? Please tell me I’m not alone here.
haroon
I don’t keep such things to bolster my confidence, but maybe I should.
David Licata
Hey Man,
Well, maybe you don’t need it. That’s very possible and that would be awesome. I, however, need all the bolstering I can get.
Thanks for leaving the comment. Always good to see you here.
D.
Duane Kelly
Hi David. We all need those confidence boosters. On a shelf next to my desk I keep a photo of me working with my director at the first workshop a play of mine had as a result of a national competition. On those days when my confidence is sucking for air this photo (I’m looking at it right now) reminds me that others have had a higher opinion of my work.
David Licata
Hi Duane,
Thanks for leaving the comment. It’s good to know I’m not alone.
And you nailed it: “…reminds me that others have had a higher opinion of my work.”
I’ve heard that some people will leave negative things (rejections, etc.) out as motivation. This doesn’t work for me. Though I do find some solace in reading about famous rejections.
http://flavorwire.com/232203/famous-authors-harshest-rejection-letters
D.