About Quote by Lizzy Caplan
“It's scary to sign a six-year contract for something that you don't necessarily know about. And yet I did that most every year. I've done a lot of failed pilots.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Business of Film, 2020
Committing long-term to uncertain ventures feels frightening, yet repeated despite repeated failures.
In simple terms: Long contracts feel scary but are often repeated despite failuresStartProceed despite fear.
Key Takeaway
risk;commitment;uncertainty
Themes
long‑term planning
career strategy
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
advice
cautionary
When to use this quote
- Entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
startup funding
film production
personal contracts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you weigh risk versus reward before signing?
- How do you learn from failed pilots?
A Different Perspective
Long‑term risk can drain resources if not managed.
