Forget being successful. It is the threshold of mediocrity.

It’s not what you think.

Success ruins it for you if it’s your only focus.

“You worked on that film? That was a flop, right?”

“Yes, it was.” And I cared less about it.

I wasn’t working for the outcome but was simply doing what I loved.

I was happy with what I was creating. I wasn’t working to be successful.

And that helped me stay centered. I wasn’t pressured into giving in to mediocrity.

I shut out all the expectations with every film of mine that released.

Giving people no expectations and hype.

Then Amen happened.

It became “successful,” and that work, along with all the previous ones, came to the limelight.

Then everyone wanted an “Amen” score.

Success gives people expectations and sets a benchmark for what you must do.

That’s the threshold of mediocrity.

The moment I became aware of it, I shut down opportunities that came my way.

I realigned and focused on being happy by doing what I love.