Embracing Expertise
Jon reflects on the challenges of transitioning from nonfiction storytelling to screenwriting, acknowledging his discomfort with the latter. He emphasizes the importance of leaning into one's strengths and expertise, especially as one grows older. Elizabeth shares her own experience of navigating the steep learning curve of scriptwriting, highlighting the feelings of inadequacy that can arise when stepping into unfamiliar territory. Both express a desire to focus on what they excel at rather than starting anew.In this clip
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