Advice Quote by Alex Kurtzman
“I asked a director once what the secret of it all was, and he said you have to be so prepared that you are willing to throw all your preparation away in the moment when you see something better. That's a phenomenal piece of advice. It's been my compass through the process of making films. But you can really only do that if you're prepared. You can't wing it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Insights, Alex Kurtzman, 2018
Preparation must be thorough so you can confidently abandon it when a better opportunity appears.
In simple terms: Be ready to change plans when better ideas arise.
Key Takeaway
Prepare fully, stay flexible.
Themes
creativity
adaptability
preparation
Mood
pragmatic
inspirational
Type
professional
creative
When to use this quote
- film sets
- creative brainstorming sessions
Key Concepts
film production
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust intuition over plan?
- How to know a new idea is better?
A Different Perspective
Over‑preparing can lead to indecision.
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