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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistToday's guest is award-winning film editor, Sarah Broshar who’s short list of credits includes The Fabelmans, West Side Story, Ready Player One, and The Post. All of which were projects that had her working with Hollywood legends Steven Spielberg and editor, Michael Kahn. Looking at her credits in her IMDb profile, you might think, "She must have gotten really lucky," but as Sarah shares in our conversation, her 'luck' mostly comes from consistently solving problems and providing value over and over.As we go deeper into her story, Sarah shares that not only is she 'lucky' to be working with legends, she's also working with people who value family and boundaries which is not very common to high demand projects (or the industry, in general). Getting your foot in high-profile projects and working with people who will respect your boundaries is already challenging enough but as we find out in Sarah's story, she paved her own way to get to where she is now. Sarah's inspiring story reveals that creating your own 'luck' is the key to working with the best and setting boundaries is the key to having a life outside of work.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:Sarah’s origin storyWhat Sarah did that got her recommended for an internship with Michael KahnHow Sarah got into the room without even focusing on getting in the roomSarah’s view on ‘luck’How Sarah became invaluable from working as an intern in an environment that hasn’t worked with interns beforeHow Sarah chooses opportunities and how she can say ‘no’ without regretsHow Sarah finished West Side Story during the pandemic while being pregnantThe challenges of working with legendsSarah’s non-negotiable (even for Steven Spielberg) and why Steven and Michael respect thatSara’s creative callingWhat makes creatives irreplaceable according to SarahThe advice that Sarah gave years ago to someone she mentored at AFI and why she can’t relate to that advice nowUseful Resources Mentioned: Chase Jarvis On Building Your Network of ‘A-Gamers,’ Designing the Life You Want, and Fulfilling Your ‘Creative Calling’The Performance Paradox – How Only Focusing On Performance Leads to Performing Worse | with Eduardo BriceñoThe Fabelmans (IMDb)Roofless PaintersMindset: The New Psychology of Success – Carol S. Dweck, Ph. D.Continue to Listen & LearnBuilding An Oscar-Winning Career…Without Sacrificing Your Values | with Paul Rogers How to Become Oscar-level Successful (Without Being a Dick) | with Peter Ramsey Why You Don’t Need to Go to Film School to Be Successful | with Eddie Hamilton, ACE [Pt 1] How to Cultivate a “Service-Centric” Mindset (and Why It Will Make You More Successful) | with Agustin Rexach Legendary Editor Walter Murch On Optimizing Creativity, Productivity, and Well-Being In Hollywood For 50+ Years Maintaining Boundaries, Well-Being, and Sanity on Hollywood Blockbusters | with Jeffrey Ford, ACE The Secret to Surviving 40+ Years Working In Hollywood | with Carol Littleton, ACE How to Be So Thorough You Can’t Be Denied | with James Wilcox, ACE Ralph Macchio ‘Waxing On’ About Authentically Living a More Balanced and Fulfilling Life William Zabka on Managing Overnight Success, Choosing the Right Opportunities (to Avoid Being Pigeonholed), Staying Creative, and Balancing Fatherhood with Hollywood Making It In Hollywood as a “Creative” (What They Don’t Teach You In Film School) | with Norman Hollyn Balancing Health, Happiness, & Hollywood (and the Consequences When You Don’t) | with Roger BartonGuest Bio: Sarah BrosharSarah Broshar recently finished co-editing The Fabelmans, which marks her ninth collaboration on a Steven Spielberg directed film. Along with Michael Kahn, she also co-edited West Side Story (Critics Choice Award winner for Best Editing), Ready Player One and The Post. She served as Additional Editor on Bridge of Spies and The BFG, after working as First Assistant Editor on War Horse and Lincoln. She began her journey with Spielberg and Kahn in 2009 by operating the Avid on The Adventures of Tintin. In 2019, Sarah edited Paramount’s hit Pet Semetary. She has also edited a number of independent features and was nominated for an ACE Eddie Award for The Post. Sarah is a graduate of the American Film Institute and Northwestern University.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content

Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistNick Wignall is a board-certified clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral psychology. Nick also writes a weekly newsletter called The Friendly Mind, which offers simple. practical advice for emotional health and wellbeing.With the endless supply of challenges this year has delivered to us, including recession, the rise of AI, and the Hollywood strikes (to name just a few), anxiety has been on the rise and we’ve never been more desperate for solutions. Nick offers us an abundance of solutions to this evergreen topic, addressing anxiety in all aspects of life including the workplace.In our conversation, Nick and I dissect what anxiety really is and peel each of its layers to help you identify how to deal with it. Nick gives us some great tips on how to work with your anxiety so you can still live your life and even make important decisions despite feeling anxious. Lastly, Nick reveals the benefits of training our minds to worry at specific times of the day and more importantly, how to do it.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:How Nick helps those who aren't clinically anxious but need more than self help books.The difference between mental health and emotional healthHow trying to help people with anxiety led to Nick having anxiety himselfWhy it's not a good idea to hold off decision making until you're less anxious and what you should do insteadWhat anxiety really is and why it's perfectly normalWhy 'negative' emotions aren't really badWhy understanding your emotions is vital to addressing your anxietyThe different types of fear and how knowing which type you're experiencing can help in your decision makingHow to make a decision (especially big ones) amid a difficult emotionThe different layers of anxiety and how understanding them can help you identify your next action step to address your anxietyWhy values, even though they're generally good, aren't always helpfulWhy is it important to know which of your values are operating but aren't being helpful to youHow values come in conflict with each other and what can you do when it happensWhy it's important to constantly update your values and how to do itWhat is 'scheduled worry,' why it works in addressing anxiety and how to do itUseful Resources Mentioned:Inside Out (2015) - IMDbRamit Sethi Podcast Interview on Forging Your Own Rich Life: Episode 105The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts: Chapman, GaryScheduled Worry – Discover the magic of worrying on purposeThe Friendly Mind newsletterContinue to Listen & Learn The Science Behind Depression and Anxiety | with Dr. D and Dr. Michael Mark Real Talk About Mental Health and Depression | with Michael Kammes A Former Monk on Managing Overwhelm (and Following Your Intuition) | with Cory Muscara How To Reduce Anxiety and Take Back Control During COVID-19 | Mastermind Q&AFEAR: How to Protect Your Mental Health From the Infection Far Worse Than COVID-19 How to Reverse Depression, Anxiety, and ADD at the Genetic Level | with Dr. Ben Lynch How Modern Society Is Damaging Your Brain (and the Simple Steps to Reverse It) | with Dr. Dave Jenkins “I Was Fired For Requesting a Single Mental Health Day” | with Jim Page The Benefits of Mindfulness & Therapy (and How to Know Which One You Need) | with Seth Gillihan How to Become Resilient In the Face of Change (and Manage an Identity Crisis) | with Brad Stulberg The Power of a ‘Mindfulness’ Practice | with Dr. Swati DesaiGuest Bio: Nick Wignall Nick Wignall is a board-certified clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral psychology. After years treating anxiety and insomnia clients, Nick left his clinical practice to help found a company that works with organizations to improve their culture and employee well-being. In addition to his day job, he writes a weekly newsletter, The Friendly Mind, which offers simple, practical advice for emotional health and wellbeing. Nick is married with four young kids and lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content

Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistMy guest today is Paul Rogers who is an award-winning film editor. His work on Everything, Everywhere All At Once recently won him an Oscar. But the epicenter of our conversation today is the speech he gave backstage after the awards:"There's a problem in our industry that the more you kill yourself for a movie, the braver you are and that's bullsh*t. We can do our jobs and we can live our lives and the more fully we are able to live our lives and the more humanely we treat ourselves and the people around us the better we can do our jobs."If you’ve been a long time listener to my podcast, no doubt that you’ll recognize this as something that I’ve been advocating for years already. What’s interesting is that Paul did not plan on saying this in his speech, but instead, it came out of nowhere while trying to refocus from all the awards commotion. My intuition tells me that it’s deeply connected to his values as a film editor, as a human being and how he defines work-life balance.In this conversation, we talk about boundaries, what type of projects he would do and why, and how winning an Oscar has changed his life.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:How Paul accidentally said a quote that went viral after the OscarsPaul’s different perspective about work-life balance and why it’s the best one to haveWhat changed for Paul after his quote went viralWhy Paul and his wife decided to leave their comfortable life and take a risk to make it in HollywoodHow Paul got his start in the entertainment industryThe short film that made Paul realize why he wanted to edit filmsLessons Paul learned from working on the wrong projectsWhat makes a work more rewarding beyond the money, credit and reputationWhat Paul looks for when hiring assistants (it’s not about the credits and past experiences)Paul’s view about winning awardsWhat Paul believes separates creatives from AIUseful Resources Mentioned:Until the Quiet Comes - short film by Kahlil Joseph How to Avoid Burnout and Live a More ‘Effortless’ Life | with Greg McKeownPARALLAXContinue to Listen & Learn How to Become Oscar-level Successful (Without Being a Dick) | with Peter Ramsey Mental Health is Not a Luxury…Even For “Top Guns” | with Eddie Hamilton, ACE [Pt 2] Staying True to Your Core Values (When Hollywood Tries to Steal Your Soul) | with Sean Corvelle Mob Scene CEO Tom Grane on What It Takes to Succeed in Trailers & Marketing (Without Sacrificing Work-Life Balance) How to ‘Get In the Room’ and Work with Producers Who Will Value & Respect You | with Matt NixDear Hollywood: Loving What We Do Makes Us Easy to Exploit. Here’s Why.Dear Hollywood: We Don’t Want to “Go Back to Normal.” Normal Wasn’t Working.Dear Hollywood…We Create Entertainment For a Living. We’re Not Curing Cancer. [Hollywood On the Record] How to Create Your Dream Job by Setting Healthy Boundaries | with Jerilynn Stephens & Kimi Messina Hollywood on the Record: The Real Story Behind @IA_Stories | with Marisa Shipley & Amy Thurlow Hollywood On the Record: What’s REALLY Happening On Set? | with Shay’La Banks and Nickolaus BrownI Was Tired of Putting My Kids to Bed via FaceTime Every Night. Here’s What I Did About It.Guest Bio: Paul RogersEditor Paul Rogers recently won the Academy Award for Best Editing for the film Everything Everywhere All At Once.Paul Rogers began his professional career in 2007 editing documentary films for public television in Alabama, winning 4 Emmy Awards. He made the jump to Los Angeles in 2013 and kicked off a career in music videos with the DANIELS’ directed Turn Down For What and further collaborated with DANIELS on the short films Interesting Ball and Boat Dad as well as one half of the duo, Daniel Scheinert, on the A24 feature film The Death of Dick Long, which premiered at Sundance in 2018. He dipped back into documentaries in 2020 with You Cannot Kill David Arquette, an official SXSW selection and winner of the Adobe Editing Award. His next film is Isaiah Saxon's debut feature The Legend of Ochi.Along with feature films, he has edited for the Eric Andre Show, Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, Haim, and Thundercat among others.Paul has also collaborated extensively with director Kahlil Joseph on projects such as ‘Lemonade’ for Beyonce, ‘Process’ for Sampha, and Joseph's most recent work 'BLK NWS.’Paul is a partner in the editorial company PARALLAX located in Los Angeles.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content

Given the vast amounts of fear & uncertainty surrounding the current job market I thought I’d give you a dose of inspiration, motivation, and dare I say, even a little gratitude to remind us all of the resilience and adaptability of the human race. On the heels of my recent conversation with Brad Stulberg who wrote the book Master of Change which provides practical ways to adapt and develop resiliency in the face of change, as well as my recent conversation with disability advocate Taylor Lewis, this upcoming series is sure to give you a new appreciation for the growth that arises from adversity.For the next five weeks I’ll be releasing some of my favorite interviews with everyday people overcoming insurmountable obstacles to and achieve extraordinary things. In this top 5 series, you will hear from a wide range of guests who have faced extreme adversity and made it through to the other side to tell the tale.If you enjoy this top 5 playlist I invite you to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your interests and your goals, curated from our library of over 250 conversations.Without further adieu, here is the final part of this five interview series with Jimmy Choi, a motivational speaker, an advocate for Parkinson’s research, an ultra-endurance athlete, a Parkinson’s patient, and an American Ninja Warrior. After getting diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’t at age 27 and falling into a deep depression, Jimmy turned his life aorund with one simple goal: Just do better than yesterday.You can find the original show notes for this interview at optimizeyourself.me/episode67.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content

Given the vast amounts of fear & uncertainty surrounding the current job market I thought I’d give you a dose of inspiration, motivation, and dare I say, even a little gratitude to remind us all of the resilience and adaptability of the human race. On the heels of my recent conversation with Brad Stulberg who wrote the book Master of Change which provides practical ways to adapt and develop resiliency in the face of change, as well as my recent conversation with disability advocate Taylor Lewis, this upcoming series is sure to give you a new appreciation for the growth that arises from adversity.For the next five weeks I’ll be releasing some of my favorite interviews with everyday people overcoming insurmountable obstacles to and achieve extraordinary things. In this top 5 series, you will hear from a wide range of guests who have faced extreme adversity and made it through to the other side to tell the tale.If you enjoy this top 5 playlist I invite you to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your interests and your goals, curated from our library of over 250 conversations.Without further adieu, here is the fourth part of this five interview series with Humberto Gurmilan who is an Emmy award-winning producer, author, speaker, podcaster, and all-around inspiring guy. He is also the founder of the Gurmilan Foundation which empowers individuals with disabilities in challenged communities. If you are frustrated with your current circumstances, this conversation will help you flip your situation with a dose of gratitude and mobilize you to change what’s in your control.You can find the original show notes for this interview at optimizeyourself.me/episode25.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content

Given the vast amounts of fear & uncertainty surrounding the current job market I thought I’d give you a dose of inspiration, motivation, and dare I say, even a little gratitude to remind us all of the resilience and adaptability of the human race. On the heels of my recent conversation with Brad Stulberg who wrote the book Master of Change which provides practical ways to adapt and develop resiliency in the face of change, as well as my recent conversation with disability advocate Taylor Lewis, this upcoming series is sure to give you a new appreciation for the growth that arises from adversity.For the next five weeks I’ll be releasing some of my favorite interviews with everyday people overcoming insurmountable obstacles to and achieve extraordinary things. In this top 5 series, you will hear from a wide range of guests who have faced extreme adversity and made it through to the other side to tell the tale.If you enjoy this top 5 playlist I invite you to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your interests and your goals, curated from our library of over 250 conversations.Without further adieu, here is the third part of this five interview series with actor, writer, and producer Erik Stolhanske who is best known for his role as ‘Rabbit’ in Super Troopers 1 and 2. His lesser known role is the one he plays himself in Tony Horton’s P90X Plyometric workout. He’s the one with the wooden leg! And he has a lot to teach us about how we can all turn our disabilities into superpowers.You can find the original show notes for this interview at optimizeyourself.me/episode190.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content

Given the vast amounts of fear & uncertainty surrounding the current job market I thought I’d give you a dose of inspiration, motivation, and dare I say, even a little gratitude to remind us all of the resilience and adaptability of the human race. On the heels of my recent conversation with Brad Stulberg who wrote the book Master of Change which provides practical ways to adapt and develop resiliency in the face of change, as well as my recent conversation with disability advocate Taylor Lewis, this upcoming series is sure to give you a new appreciation for the growth that arises from adversity.For the next five weeks I’ll be releasing some of my favorite interviews with everyday people overcoming insurmountable obstacles to and achieve extraordinary things. In this top 5 series, you will hear from a wide range of guests who have faced extreme adversity and made it through to the other side to tell the tale.If you enjoy this top 5 playlist I invite you to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your interests and your goals, curated from our library of over 250 conversations.Without further adieu, here is the second part of this five interview series with Shane Burcaw who is an award-winning author, Emmy-winning producer, and writer of a blog with over 600,000 followers. Beyond that he is also the co-founder of Laughing at My Nightmare, a non-profit which inspires people to use humor to overcome challenges and also provides disability equipment to people with muscular dystrophy.You can find the original show notes for this interview at optimizeyourself.me/episode20.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content

Given the vast amounts of fear & uncertainty surrounding the current job market I thought I’d give you a dose of inspiration, motivation, and dare I say, even a little gratitude to remind us all of the resilience and adaptability of the human race. On the heels of my recent conversation with Brad Stulberg who wrote the book Master of Change which provides practical ways to adapt and develop resiliency in the face of change, as well as my recent conversation with disability advocate Taylor Lewis, this upcoming series is sure to give you a new appreciation for the growth that arises from adversity.For the next five weeks I’ll be releasing some of my favorite interviews with everyday people overcoming insurmountable obstacles to and achieve extraordinary things. In this top 5 series, you will hear from a wide range of guests who have faced extreme adversity and made it through to the other side to tell the tale.If you enjoy this top 5 playlist I invite you to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your interests and your goals, curated from our library of over 250 conversations.Without further adieu, here is episode one of my five-part interview series with the author of Chasing the Cure, Dr. David Fajgenbaum. As a former Division I college quarterback, a state-champion weightlifter, a holder of multiple degrees including an MD from The University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from The Wharton School of business, you’d think that David simply has it all. But what is missing from that list of accolades is that David has a rare disease that has threatened his life on five separate occasions. He has a lot to offer on the topic of facing adversity and keeping perspective on what is important in life. The original show notes for this conversation can be found at optimizeyourself.me/episode100.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content

Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistMy guest today is Taylor Lewis who is an editor, writer, and disability advocate. He recently wrapped working as an Editorial PA on the Netflix feature film, Rebel Moon. But most of our conversation today focuses on Taylor's advocacy for disability representation in every level of the entertainment industry so they can share their perspective in life. Taylor believes that the best story to tell about a person with a disability is one that focuses on what they do as a human being with the disability being secondary.In our conversation, Taylor tells his story about how he got into the entertainment industry by turning down an entry-level job because he believes it was offered to him out of 'charity' (by the way, did I mention that he has his own unique disability that you’ll hear him talk about?). We also deep dive into the different definitions of the word 'disability' and how some disabilities exist simply through the systems we put in place. Taylor believes that accommodating disabled people at every level not only benefits them, but it benefits all of us.I encourage you to listen to my conversation with Taylor as his views on representation and his advocacies will ask you to consider that in some contexts, everyone has a disability and a disability can also be a superpower. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:Taylor’s perspective on the best way to tell the story of someone with a disabilityWhy entry-level jobs are often inappropriate for people with physical disabilitiesHow to properly define disability by taking in social, economic, physical, and mental factorsWhy context can turn a disability into a superpowerWhy are people with disabilities portrayed by able-bodied people in filmsWhat Taylor believes is more important than winning awardsHow can accommodating people with disabilities benefit everybodyHow you can help advocate for people with disabilitiesUseful Resources Mentioned:The Peanut Butter Falcon1in4 CoalitionJack ThorneGroup Effort InitiativeInevitable FoundationGo Far: The Christopher Rush Story [CASE STUDY] Transitioning to Scripted Television | with Len CiccotelloContinue to Listen & Learn Finding Strength On the Road to Disability | with Chris Anselmo Rewiring Your Brain to Be Happier | with Shane Burcaw Transforming Your Disabilities Into Superpowers | with Erik Stolhanske Breaking Down Impossible Obstacles to Make (Almost) Anything Achievable | with Jessie Graff, ANW How to Overcome Doubting Yourself When You Know You’re Meant For More | with Sandy Zimmerman, ANWNever Take ‘No’ For An Answer | with Natalie AsatryanBeing Grateful In the Face of Adversity | with Humberto GurmilanTired of Life Kicking Your Ass? Learn to Fight Back Like a True ‘Cobra Kai’Want to Be Part of the Solution but Don’t Know How? Start with Listening.Recognizing, Mentoring, and Promoting Diversity In Hollywood | with Monty DeGraff, ACEGuest Bio: Taylor Lewis Taylor Lewis started his career in post-production for advertising and documentaries. He recently decided to make the jump to feature films and is currently working as an Editorial PA on a Netflix feature film. Taylor also does disability content consulting for ad agencies, gives presentations about disability representation in media, and runs the Instagram account @disabilitycallsheet highlighting disabled actors.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content