Steven Spielberg is one of the most popular writers, producers and directors in film history.
He’s been making movies for four decades.
It’s quite a list: Jaws (1975), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Color Purple (1985), Empire of the Sun (1987), Schindler’s List (1993), Amistad (1997), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Munich (2005), War Horse (2011), Lincoln (2012), and Bridge of Spies (2015). Jurassic Park (1993), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), and War of the Worlds (2005).
It’s quite a list: Jaws (1975), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Color Purple (1985), Empire of the Sun (1987), Schindler’s List (1993), Amistad (1997), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Munich (2005), War Horse (2011), Lincoln (2012), and Bridge of Spies (2015). Jurassic Park (1993), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), and War of the Worlds (2005).
He’s won 2 Oscars and been nominated 5 times.
Three of his films achieved box office records. The gross of all Spielberg-directed films exceeds $9 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing director in history.
His personal net worth is estimated to be more than $3 billion.
The reason you don’t see him reviewing films or passing opinion on other peoples work is that he is a creator.
Our ability to consume content has never been greater.
There is a fire hose of information available and more being created every day.
But the singular characteristic of successful, impactful people is they create.
They make things.
They have a body of work.
What they don’t do is spend endless hours consuming the latest tips and tricks, commenting on the Facebook posts or liking selfies on Instagram.
Do they consume?
Sure.
Then they right back to creating.
Nothing happens without action.
If you’re on the information consumption train it’s time to stop at the station.
Are you ready to create?
I’ve got a framework for you.
