Growth rarely feels like growth in the moment. Most of the time, it feels like confusion, ineptitude, and your brain struggling to keep up. I felt that firsthand on the first day of directing our rom-com series, when my brain completely broke and taught me what real growth actually looks like.

Mental ModelsThomas WaschenfelderJanuary 3, 2026growth mindset, creative growth, learning through discomfort, directing for the first time, creative process, breaking your comfort zone, skill stacking, first-time director, creative leadership, doing hard things

Master The Mindset Of The Wealthy. Then Build.