For independent filmmakers and entrepreneurs, success is rarely defined by dollars and cents. This Thanksgiving, be thankful for the opportunity to define your own success.
As a self-taught filmmaker who spent the last year trying to get his first real project up and running, I've come across my fair share of disappointments, near misses, and financially tight times. As with any startup or personal project, finances are scarce and it's often your passion for the project and support from family and friends that carries it through. For all entrepreneurs (especially those on the artistic side, like me), creating something of your own isn't about making money--it's about being successful in the way that you personally define it.
And this is my definition.
To read the original article: How To Be Thankful For The Opportunity To Do What You Do, And Defining Your Own Success | Fast Company
