I realize that the thing I’m proudest of is being called a wunderkind by someone who was one in this industry himself.
I forget, sometimes, that I technically become the boss to people who are much older/have more experience/have worked on more things than me.
So, being told that by one of them made me feel like there was a level of respect which surprised me. I naturally have a high level of respect for them because of who they are and what they have already achieved. I feel lucky to be surrounded by people from whom I get to learn each day.
I “get” that I am very young to be in the position I’m in, but I have a suspicion that the fact that I have no ego about it, and am constantly willing to learn from everyone is part of what put me here.
So, for the moment, I’m going to revel in being called that by someone who has achieved more in his 30 years in the industry than most people do in their whole career.
Tags: A Little Help, ego, film, What do I do?, work life