Robert McKeeNo matter our talent, we all know in the midnight of our souls that 90 percent of what we do is less than our best.
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To me, that's a great reminder to never give up. The journey of self development is one that is not a destination but a process. The purpose of this process is to become better and better, yet there will be bumps along the way. No matter what our talent, we all know in the midnight of our souls that 90 percent of what we do is less than our best.
We all have those times where we think we could have done it better or even better than what we actually did. But you must never forget where you came from and where you are going. It’s all about eventual success and never giving up.
Source: Story: Substance, Structure, Style, And The Principles Of Screenwriting
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