I cannot do this. This is way beyond what I expected.
Sreerag, my assistant, was on a panic roll, revealing his fears and vulnerabilities.
Just moments ago, I told him he would be making his feature film debut as a composer.
It was a big deal for a young 20-year-old who recently lost his father.
“Embrace this opportunity with all the fear you have,” I told him calmly.
As we strolled, the evening breeze settled in, and I gave him a piece of advice that launched his career. These words will change the way you think about opportunities.
When an opportunity arises, seize it with all that you have. Your entire learning experience up until this point must be explored and exploited. This is your chance to put into practice. Remember, the opportunity you have is not a gift but a recognition of your dedication to this craft.
This opportunity does not want you to succeed. It wants to see who you are and what you are made of.
For you, this is an opportunity to develop your own identity. Using everything you have learned, you give it back to the craft. You’re sending the universe a gratitude note for recognizing your uniqueness. You have the chance to open doors to even more possibilities as an artist as you learn, attempt, fail, and grow as a person.
Let’s enjoy this moment and appreciate who we are.
Let this opportunity guide you toward becoming the person you want to be.
Go, create your identity.