Everybody’s got to have a little squirrel in them. A stash that they keep and build on.Sure, you lose track of it from time to time, and every once in a while…yes, it gets raided.
But it’s there. Somewhere.
Those “I Owe Yous” are chits. Whether you owe one, or you are owed by someone, they are a commodity.
Don’t run from them. Lean in. This isn’t the mafia. This is creative, and that network lets you interact with people as you all continue to grow in your craft.
Be productive.
If you need help, ask for it. And when someone else needs help, especially if they have helped you in the past… give them back their chit.
Credit only matters if the project gets done. Don’t argue over who gets to hold the award first when you haven’t even come up with an idea yet. That doesn’t solve problems down the road, it creates them right in front of your face. It cements your feet in it.
This world needs more collaboration.
Be a part of making that happen.