It's important to recognize that a lot of career success can be attributed to luck, rather than solely personal merit. This can help keep you humble, grounded, and motivated to continue working hard.
The podcast explores the paradoxes of gaining fame and recognition in creative fields. While it can be beneficial for securing the next gig, it can also change the people and environment around you, leading to a feeling of disconnect and even impostor syndrome.
The speaker discusses how he aims to continually improve his storytelling craft with each film project, through incremental evolution and learning from lessons learned. He also criticizes journalists for having an agenda, rather than seeking to truly understand the stories they tell.
Successful organizations should approach their successes and failures with the same level of skepticism as a good gambler. They should ask themselves questions such as, "Why were we actually successful?" and "Is it possible that our league table sometimes lied to us?" in order to separate luck from skill and ensure continued relevance.
The key to success is to focus on what you know best - your daily experience of pain or desire for pleasure or problems or solutions. Start by identifying the primary pain points and finding solutions for yourself, and share it without overthinking it.