American musician and filmmaker David Lowery is renowned for his realistic style of filmmaking. He talked about how he went from being a budding artist to becoming a successful director in an interview without setting unrealistic goals or overworking himself.

Lowery had a modest start to his career. He didn't start out with lofty goals like making successful movies or becoming famous. At first, he just wanted to make enough money to pay for necessities and keep pursuing his love of telling stories. Compared to people who are motivated by lofty objectives, this attitude shows a more relaxed and laid-back approach to life and work.

Many filmmakers begin their careers with grand goals and strive for instant fame. But Lowery had a different idea. He identified as "type-B," meaning he didn't actively seek out opportunities or continuously aim for greater things. Contentment with what they have and a tendency to avoid stress are traits of this personality type.

Lowery's method is comparable to gardening. Lowery found success by exercising patience and allowing his projects to develop naturally rather than rushing them into existence, much like some plants flourish when allowed to grow naturally without continual intervention. In contrast to the fast-paced world of Hollywood, this approach may seem slow, but it enabled him to produce films that have a profound impact on viewers.

Lowery has a solid reputation in independent filmmaking and has directed a number of highly regarded films, despite not having the intention of making a "Disney movie" when he first started out. His success demonstrates that, when cultivated with perseverance and patience, modest goals can occasionally result in surprising accomplishments.