The thought that it takes ten years for the mind to master a skill or discipline is at first somewhat daunting. However, with greater reflection it starts to make more sense and is somewhat relieving.

As mid semester breaks approach I’m often plagued with a fear that my skills aren’t sufficient or that I’m no knowledgeable enough to be an accomplished worker within the media industry. When considering it takes ten years for me to master my skills in a set discipline I have merely started my journey. This relief was also brought about by the piece’s discussion of education being life long. As I enter the industry my knowledge and skill set will continue to grow either diversifying or honing in on a particular role/practice.

I am also constantly drawing information from other areas of knowledge. Whether I’m reading, watching or listening, I’m constantly consuming information. Each of these things however unconnected and disparate, are building my own unique understanding of the world. These sources are forming my own taste and unique way of understanding and expressing.

The importance of compassion and the ability to harbour mutual respect is something that typically needs to be considered more within education. As a story teller this is central to my work. The human connection of content is paramount and as media becomes more decentralised, content needs to apply to various audiences. Conversely, as the piece points out, we mustn’t lose our ability to connect on a local or regional basis. This is linked to the demand for local content that reflects each community’s individual tastes and values. As content is easily accessible globally, peoples need lies in content that connects them on a cultural level. Content that audiences can see themselves reflected in.