# The Practice That Turns Everything You've Already Done Into Your Biggest Asset

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Podcast: [The Brilliance Method - Intuitive and Energetic Entrepreneurship to Expand Your Life Purpose](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brilliance-method-intuitive-and-energetic-entrepreneurship-to-expand-your-life-purpose-7104654)
Published: 2026-05-20T16:00:00+00:00
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Message me to lead a Mindfulness workshop for your team or speak at your event. https://elysiaskye.com/contact This episode is about why the work you've already done is your biggest asset and how to stop overlooking it. In 2013, Maris Lidaka made a short film. That one project got him a job, launched a collaboration that led to a Netflix grant, got two films qualified for the Academy Awards, premiered work at the Smithsonian, and now has a feature film in development. Twelve years later, that first domino is still falling. In this conversation we get into why most creatives keep starting over instead of building on what they already have. You’ll learn why knowing your "why" will sustain you longer than any metric, how the five-year reflection practice works and why you should steal it, what it's like to be a filmmaker navigating an industry that still doesn't know what to do with diversity, and why the person behind the work now matters more than the work itself. If you've been sitting on something wondering if it's too late or too small or too slow, this one is for you. You're closer than you think. Contribute to the making of Maris’ next film: https://www.concreterivermovie.com/ About Maris Lidaka: Maris Lidaka is a filmmaker with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He continues to master a variety of cinematic crafts including directing, editing, producing and cinematography while working on commercials, feature films, and digital series for several companies such as Fullscreen, Disney and Maker Studios. He has also worked as a producer and director for large companies such as Verizon, AT&T and HP. He is the creator of The Blended Future Project, which explores the intersectionality of race and culture and teaches aspiring content creators how…

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