I tell people that working in the Film/TV industry is more fulfilling and working in the music industry is more gratifying. I’m not saying one is better than the other— it’s a subtle difference based on preference.
The Film/TV industry is more collaborative. The show goes on with or without you. My favorite example is how the TV show “Rosanne” still continued when Rosanne herself was booted off the show. It’s a long game but the payoff can be more grand and rewarding in the end because of the amount of talent that has contributed to the project.
The music industry favors more independence. If you have a good team, a song can be created in minutes and uploaded to the Internet in seconds. The feedback and payoff is hit or miss. One group or person takes center stage, and everyone benefits. However, the focus is on a few individuals.
So here’s my Wednesday wisdom: Do you know if you lean towards fulfillment or gratification? This past weekend I criticized my Mom for her reactive approach to big questions like: What will you do about retirement? And what should the next house project be? She was driving me nuts. “Can’t you see the bigger picture?” I asked her. Sometimes you strive for larger fulfillment and sometimes, you simply need to focus on the present task at hand. It’s a balancing act, but it’s good to know what will motivate you now vs. in the future.
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This post was originally written on September 15, 2021 and last edited on date of publish.