George Lucas (1944 - ) is a film director, writer, and producer, best
known for his work with the Star Wars trilogies.
Success is realizing that life is a gift. Just after graduating high
school, George was involved in a serious car accident that changed
his perspective on life. He realized that every day was a gift, and
he needed to make the most of it.
Success is setting realistic goals. George's success began by
setting goals of getting good grades in school and pursuing the
courses that interested him most.
Success is doing what you love despite what others may say. Lucus
went to film school because he loved the idea of making films, even
though very few people actually made it into the film business from
film school.
Success is going with your gut. When asked about his successes in an
interview, Lucas said, "Mostly I just followed my inner feelings and
passions, and said 'I like this, and I like this,' and I just kept
going to where it got warmer and warmer, until it finally got hot,
and then that's where I was."
Success is discovering your own talents. "Everybody has talent, it's
just a matter of moving around until you've discovered what it is."
Success is perseverance. Lucas believes that perseverance is one of
the key qualities of a successful individual.
Success is not easy. George said that his first six years in the
business were "hopeless". He borrowed money from friends and family
and it did not look like he was ever going to be able to pay anyone
back. It took several years for him to get his first movie off the
ground.
Success is ignoring the naysayers. Before his success, people would
tell George that he was in a "complete dead-end for a career". After
school, Lucas moved back to San Francisco and people told him that he
could not possibly make it in the film business while living in San
Francisco. His incredible success would soon prove the naysayers
wrong.
Success is learning to say no. With success comes even more
opportunities. Lucas believes that if you take on too many
opportunities at one time, your life becomes unfocused and you can
easily sink into depression.
Success is getting others to believe in you. Lucas had a very
difficult time with his first two films, American Graffiti and Star
Wars. The first couple of studios Lucas took Star Wars to turned him
down. One studio executive, however, who saw American Graffiti (and
loved it) agreed to take on Star Wars, reportedly saying. "You know,
I don't understand this, but I think you're a great film maker and
I'm going to invest in you. I'm not going to invest in this project."
known for his work with the Star Wars trilogies.
Success is realizing that life is a gift. Just after graduating high
school, George was involved in a serious car accident that changed
his perspective on life. He realized that every day was a gift, and
he needed to make the most of it.
Success is setting realistic goals. George's success began by
setting goals of getting good grades in school and pursuing the
courses that interested him most.
Success is doing what you love despite what others may say. Lucus
went to film school because he loved the idea of making films, even
though very few people actually made it into the film business from
film school.
Success is going with your gut. When asked about his successes in an
interview, Lucas said, "Mostly I just followed my inner feelings and
passions, and said 'I like this, and I like this,' and I just kept
going to where it got warmer and warmer, until it finally got hot,
and then that's where I was."
Success is discovering your own talents. "Everybody has talent, it's
just a matter of moving around until you've discovered what it is."
Success is perseverance. Lucas believes that perseverance is one of
the key qualities of a successful individual.
Success is not easy. George said that his first six years in the
business were "hopeless". He borrowed money from friends and family
and it did not look like he was ever going to be able to pay anyone
back. It took several years for him to get his first movie off the
ground.
Success is ignoring the naysayers. Before his success, people would
tell George that he was in a "complete dead-end for a career". After
school, Lucas moved back to San Francisco and people told him that he
could not possibly make it in the film business while living in San
Francisco. His incredible success would soon prove the naysayers
wrong.
Success is learning to say no. With success comes even more
opportunities. Lucas believes that if you take on too many
opportunities at one time, your life becomes unfocused and you can
easily sink into depression.
Success is getting others to believe in you. Lucas had a very
difficult time with his first two films, American Graffiti and Star
Wars. The first couple of studios Lucas took Star Wars to turned him
down. One studio executive, however, who saw American Graffiti (and
loved it) agreed to take on Star Wars, reportedly saying. "You know,
I don't understand this, but I think you're a great film maker and
I'm going to invest in you. I'm not going to invest in this project."