While reflecting back on the past year and all the projects I've attempted to start versus the projects that I have actually succeeded at, I wonder how much has really been worth it. It's quite depressing really. However, I have learned. I have learned how to swiftly spot a crazy person that is not worth engaging in my endeavors. The signs are blatantly clear and I have learned not to ignore my intuition and first impressions because, through all the bullshit I have dragged myself through trying to reign in other's bizarre impulses and appreciate delusional thinking while carrying a group's burden on my own back, I can spot you like a hawk! And I know that you have the power to bring me down (not forever, but presently) and I will not do it again.
A novice may appreciate the Angel of Doom's differences and what their perspective would bring to the project. A novice would also be swayed by the resources that the Angel of Doom offers up: perhaps a great crew, director, location, equipment, investor, etc. Just say no! The instant gratification-like feeling you might get from adding a great new resource for your beloved project that you crave seeing come to fruition is not worth the heartbreak. It's all lies! Empty promises! Angel will make you look unprofessional to others, they will take credit for your ideas, and take it personally when you subtly push theirs aside. They will not see the entire picture and make sacrifices to get the project done, they are thinking only of themselves.From my limited experience with sane collaborators (oh yeah, crazies will scare the sane ones far far away), it's worth the wait! Someone will get you someday and it feels so much better to sit in a meeting with someone and just know that you are on the same page.
I am breaking up with you, Angel of Doom, for good. I'm not looking for any more one night stands, I'm the marrying type. So, current crazy person bane of my existence, pack your bags and hit the road! You're fired.
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