“You are the author of your own story.
You can create any reality you want.”
Nearing the peak of his Hollywood screenwriting career, Marc Gutman walked away from it all.
This decision wasn’t in the life plan! In love with stories and the movies, Marc had a shot most writers only dream about. Working for the likes of Disney and Oliver Stone, Marc rubbed shoulders with some of Hollywood’s greats.
But looking down the road, he was shocked at the people further ahead. 30-year-old screenwriters earning millions, living in their big Californian homes - they ‘had it all’, but they weren’t happy. Marc’s Hollywood dream wasn’t living up to his expectations.
So Marc came to Boulder - to the mountains - to get clarity on his next steps... and then never left!
Marc realized he wanted to tell real stories, rather than Hollywood fiction. He wanted to write about the things that mattered to him rather than focusing on what would sell.
So he started Wild Story to help entrepreneurs use storytelling to engage their customers.
And in doing so, he figured out a way to do what he loved in a way that works for him.
“Being happy takes work. So to think that it shows up without intention, without cost, without compromise to other things in your life, I think would be misguided.”
Marc’s story is one of putting your happiness first - and willingly making the sacrifices needed to make this happen. In this episode, Marc shares the strategies, decisions, and daily actions that help him live life his way.
From his daily cup of coffee to long walks with his wife, Marc has found a way to live his story - and feel good in the process.
His story has inspired me and I’m sure it will do the same for you too.
“The one thing that is 100% always in my life is a cup of coffee - always.”
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