Have you ever walked into the ice cream store, saw 35+ flavors, and just couldn't decide? You walk away feeling worse about your chocolate mint because maybe you should’ve gotten the rocky road instead.
Now, think about the last time you tried to sit down and write a script. You had 200 different ideas and you had to pick one. “But they’re all so good!” you said. You choose, and you get this overwhelming feeling of regret; there's that pain in your stomach that you’re missing out on a better choice.
Why?
Psychologists call this the “Paradox of Choice.” When overwhelmed with too many options, one of two things happen. We either constantly think about those other things we didn’t choose (i.e. you’re still swiping on Tinder, even while you’re on a date), or we end up doing nothing because we can’t decide between the options.
But scripts, ice cream, and dates are one thing. What about the general filmmaking process?
Work with what you have and not with what you don't.
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