In a previous blog post, I mentioned the road to producing my first movie ever. It’s a major milestone after years of working and waiting. It didn’t matter how good I was years ago or how good I thought I was at the time. I was still immature and green as a storyteller to some degree, and this journey helped me grow.

Even though I could create stories and characters, I had a problem tying everything together. I was frustrated that I couldn’t hit that next level. My own aunt who was into publishing even brushed me off when I approached her. I didn’t understand it at the time, but it wasn’t the right time for me.

The lesson of patience reminds me of a terrifying moment in my life. When I was eighteen years old, my friends wanted to go for a drive to the mall, but I said no. We stayed in our spot and didn’t go anywhere until four hours later. The person was angry at me since we weren’t leaving at the time they wanted to leave. We passed by the aftermath of a massive accident with at least four cars involved.

There is a reason for everything and it all comes together later in life. As mentioned before, I was green and immature as a storyteller. I was still capable of writing stories, but not in such a way that’s needed.

I know there’s a controversial debate when it comes to screenwriting rules. I had to learn the rules and mechanics to enhance my storytelling and make it better than before. It helped harness my creativity in a structured manner. It was all from waiting for the moment and not rushing the process.

Don’t be discouraged because you haven’t made it on a certain road to success. You may not see it now, but you will be grateful for that chance to grow and become better than before. It will make success that much sweeter.