Filmmaker's Notebook #13 : Consistency Isn’t What You Think.

Consistency. It’s the thing we’re all told is the secret to success. “Show up every day.” “Stick to the plan.” “Be disciplined, determined, unwavering.” But here’s the thing: Life doesn’t work that way. Especially not for filmmakers. James Clear said it best: “In theory, consistency is about being disciplined, determined, and unwavering. In practice, consistency is about being adaptable. Don’t have much time? Scale it down. Don’t have much energy? Do the easy version. Find different ways to...