The Genre of Your Life

You are the writer, director, and producer of your own life. Don't let anyone else choose the genre.

Some will try to convince you that the only fulfilling options are romance, a buddy story, or a family film. Often because that’s their genre, and they want you to be a supporting character in their story.

But you're also allowed to be a self-serious documentary. A moody gothic masterpiece, a silent black & white, or a weird indie flick with an ambiguous ending.

You don’t owe anyone a starring role in your story, and you definitely don’t owe them a rewrite.