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Legendary movie producer Larry Kasanoff knows firsthand that massive success requires taking big risks—it paid off for him with blockbusters Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Dirty Dancing, and other feature films. Now, he's sharing behind-the-scenes stories and hard-won wisdom to help creatives thrive in any industry.

When we're kids, our parents tell us that being creative is fun, fun, fun. But when you decide to turn art into your career, whether that's painting, writing, drawing, or sculpting Edgar Allan Poe out of earthworms, that's when things get tough. In this insightful and heartfelt guide, artist and speaker Phil Hansen shares his hard-won wisdom from the front lines of life as a professional creative. Hansen provides advice for the difficult moments - the slumps, the creative blocks, the times when something you love doesn't resonate with the world - and gives you the pep talk you need....

Have you made bad decisions? Are you making more mistakes? Did you lie? Steal something? Hurt someone's feelings? Can you even calculate how many stupid mistakes you've made in the past 12 months? Nearly all bad decisions are preventable. One Stupid Mistake: Smart Decision-Making in a Crazy World offers a simple framework for identifying the thoughts, words, and actions that cause you to make poor decisions. Stupid mistakes can ruin your life. Understanding your mistakes and the reasons you make them will help you chart a better course as you navigate our crazy world.