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Ep 22: Ed Catmull, President of Pixar, on Steve Jobs, Stories, and Lessons Learned

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Persisting in Innovation and Learning from Failures in Filmmaking

Creating original content, even in sequels, is always challenging because it requires taking the story in new directions while staying true to the existing world. The main difficulty in filmmaking arises when problems cannot be solved despite emotional investment in the project. Directors often get lost in their films, highlighting the importance of having a 'brain trust' of experienced colleagues to provide guidance. Learning from failures is crucial in the filmmaking process, with a willingness to abandon or restart projects that are not working to ensure success.

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