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Pursuing Passion Projects Over Financial Success in Hollywood
The speaker discusses the benefits of not solely pursuing financially successful films in Hollywood and shares the importance of maintaining a focus on creating excellent, zeitgeisty films, regardless of financial gain.
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The speaker discusses his approach to pursuing creative projects instead of following a careerist path in Hollywood, citing examples of well-received but financially unsuccessful films he's been a part of, such as Fight Club and American History X.
56:24 - 1:01:00 (04:35)
Summary
The speaker discusses his approach to pursuing creative projects instead of following a careerist path in Hollywood, citing examples of well-received but financially unsuccessful films he's been a part of, such as Fight Club and American History X.
ChapterPursuing Passion Projects Over Financial Success in Hollywood
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses feeling a competitive and aggressive drive towards their work, despite efforts to de-emphasize this quality, and how this drive can push them forward.
1:01:00 - 1:04:19 (03:19)
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The speaker discusses feeling a competitive and aggressive drive towards their work, despite efforts to de-emphasize this quality, and how this drive can push them forward.