The Filmmaker's Venture

Have you ever felt like it was pointless to try again? Have you ever sat there using your past "failures" as evidence that you will fail again?It is a completely normal feeling, and you are certainly not alone. I myself spent many years with these debilitating thoughts.Today's episode dives deep into how you allow this to happen and what you can do to move forward and break the patterns.

If you fail to reframe your limiting beliefs, your actions will forever stay in alignment with those beliefs, and you will ultimately lead a life of regret.But if you take responsibility for your thoughts and work to shift them to more productive ways of thinking, you could quite literally shift your life and make meaningful progress towards your goals.

We live in a world where so many people choose to be average. Keyword: CHOOSE. In what ways is choosing average protecting you? What is it keeping you safe from?In my opinion, so much potential goes to waste when most people choose the average lifestyle. So it is definitely worth considering..How is choosing average actually holding you and your family back?

We've all heard it. "Go to school, get a safe, stable job with good benefits, save your money and one day retire." The golden ticket path we were told to follow by our parents, teachers, political leaders, and others. While this message is well-intentioned, it comes from an outdated and limited school of thought.Unfortunately, these limitations are placed on us as kids, long before we enter the awareness of reality. Thus, we end up repeating the cycle. Working jobs we hate, to pay bills we can barely afford, raising our families to survive instead of thrive.In today's episode, I break down the hidden cost of not pursuing a passionate, impactful life and why you should absolutely avoid following the path of others.

Back in 2021, I was "canceled" while shooting a very important short film. In today's episode, I discuss what led to my quote-unquote cancellation and why I would NOT go back and change it.

Most of the things that block us from achieving our goals can be covered by the four major energy blocks. Also referred to as GAILs.In today's episode, we dive into what these blocks are, how we allow them to hold us back, and how we can use our awareness of them to our advantage and start shifting our mindset.

In this week's SPICY episode with August Thornton, we talk about how we met, and share a bit more of our journeys and perspective on self-worth, all while completing a 12-sauce hot sauce challenge. Grab a snack, or your wheel if you're driving, and enjoy!

I grew up with a physically present yet emotionally absent father. One who never taught me the critical foundations to building a fulfilling life.In today's episode, I walk you through the very things I wish my dad had taught me. The things that I am working on myself so that I can be a strong example for my wife and our future family.

By beating around the bush, we not only disrespect our own needs, but we also put strain on our relationships. This applies to working relationships as well as romantic ones.Standing up for yourself and your feelings only strengthens your relationship with yourself and others, even if it feels uncomfy.FU*K THE BUSH!

Chances are, you are in a position where having support would benefit your life. Whether you have yet to address past traumas, you struggle with taking purpose-aligned action, or you just aren't sure what the path to your goal is, having someone there to support your growth is a priceless asset.Unfortunately, so many people who could benefit from a therapist, coach, consultant, etc, avoid seeking out help. They think they don't need it. Yet that thought is actually one of the things holding them back from pursuing self-mastery.

As humans, we are always making interpretations; if we weren't, we would be asking for clarification literally on everything we hear and experience. Sometimes these interpretations hold us back from achieving what we want. Whether that is comfort in the workplace, a deeper relationship with somebody you love, or the abundant life you know you are capable of achieving.In this episode, I dive deeper into what these interpretations could look like and how you can be more self-aware towards not only your own interpretations, but the interpretations of those around you.

One of my favorite quotes is " People are sometimes more willing to accept the pain they know than to face the fear of things they don't. But that doesn't mean people can't change." - Bruce D Schnieder It can be very easy to sit and blame our circumstances on external things like our bosses, politicians, our kids, etc. Everyone is dealt a different hand, but those who succeed accept the hand they have and play the game anyway. They understand that their circumstance don't change their responsibility to themselves and their family.  Those who fail blame the hand and those with better ones. They fold. They choose to believe that they are at the effect of their world, not the cause of it.Will you play or fold?

I spent many years trying to fix myself before I figured out the big "secret." I spent so much time, energy, and money on a problem that was far deeper than I imagined.If you've been looking for the one thing that'll finally fix you, this episode is for you.

I chose to take a temporary step away from filmmaking. Not because I lost interest, but because it is incredibly important to me to maintain quality while scaling my projects.In this episode, expect to hear the nuance to my decision, and how my decision will end up serving me in the future far better than if I chose not to take a break.

In this very first episode of TFV, I discuss the things that matter most to me: being a husband, a storyteller, and sharing my message of leading a purpose-driven, fulfilling life.