Why I'm Doing Movie Edits

When creating content, I find this subconscious question must be answered,

"Why should I listen to you?"

With my own judgement, I'm not at the point where I can confidently portray myself as a teacher/expert of my chosen field.

I lack a formal track record. I'm literally 19 years old...

As Alex Hormozi discusses, it's about proof over promise. Not necessarily WHAT you say, but, WHO says it.

What Does This Have To Do With Movie Edits?

Have you noticed how cinematic/podcasts edits are gaining traction? The kind that cuts and weaves between movies and different podcasts clips.

From what I understand, that is the answer for the audience's subconscious question. The editor selects the right person to convey their message.

We have a mental heuristic that makes an expert's words hold weight and prestige. It's another form of evidence/social proof.

For example, imagine Warren Buffet gives investing advice. Then, a high school maths teacher gives the same advice. Although they are both the same pieces of advice, Buffet is taken more seriously because he has Berkshire Hathaway, key evidence to make himself believable.

Simply put, if WHAT I'm about to say can be said by someone far greater than me, then why not?

Where Will I Draw Inspiration From?

The books I read, the podcasts I listen to, and the movies/tv shows I have watched.

I want every edit I do to be a reflection of myself. Each piece of information/inspiration adding to my whole makeup/personality.

For, moost viewers will not know this fact, but I will.

As A Career Pivot

If my next step is becoming a marketer, I must learn to edit for other people and not just for myself.

Create a portfolio to become competent in executing the ideas of strategists.

The example I always fall back to by Alex Hormozi.

So, in doing these movie edits, I'm creating the evidence. People will be more impressed by what I have done, rather than what I'm about to do.