Saturday, June 05, 2010

27 Things Learned During Summer 2008

As Told by AE

1) Be your own boss
2) Continue to help others because it will only better things around you
3) Don't drink for a whole week straight
4) Take advantage of every opportunity
5) Do what feels right to you
6) Make a lot of friends and acquaintances, but know that a select few will last
7) If you ever tell someone to handle a project, allow them to do so, unless you want to do it yourself
8) Work on a set as a production assistant
9) Read every single day. It helps so much
10) Understand and know the box office and trends
11) Be about business and creativity
12) Never underestimate the power of now
13) The path is the ultimate goal
14) Look into joint ventures, so both sides end up just as happy
15) Be flexible & open-minded
16) Enjoy the ride
17) Always remember the golden rule "The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule"
18) Don't measure yourself against others, always be your best (make high standards)
19) Listen and look
20) Apply what you know and have learned
21) Believe in your product and brand
22) Be bold, but smart
23) Do whatever it takes to get stuff done
24) Get a higher degree or get out and work
25) Be humble
26) Never underrate or underestimate anything
27) If she spits, she quits*

*joking