ABSTRACT

I was recently watching the television show Inside the Actors Studio, which featured a two-hour special with Stephen Spielberg. In the course of the program, the incredibly successful director and businessman delved into the factors that had contributed to his success as a filmmaker. At one point in the interview, I was surprised when Spielberg was quite definite about his need to review first impressions and decisions. He emphasized that you must “covet your second thoughts.” Spielberg was honestly revealing a respect for his delayed deliberations, which proved many times to be more valid than his initial thoughts and reactions.