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There will be moments that challenge you as an aspiring compositor. It is a tough and demanding journey. However, the most crucial thing to remember is that if someone appreciates the work you did, you've succeeded. You've reached your goal.
Engage with those who like your work and try to understand what resonated with them. Conversely, if someone is not so fond of your work, seek out their reasons and work on improving those aspects. This process will continuously refine your skills.
Even if a movie or TV show you worked on doesn't achieve the success you hoped for, ask yourself if you learned something valuable from the experience. Can you now create better composites because of the lessons you learned? If the answer is yes, then you've already grown.
I always encourage my students to start personal projects and I also encourage them to scale down the scope of these projects significantly.
These projects serve as valuable practice, allowing you to develop and hone your skills. They give you the time and space to work out the kinks and problems without anyone breathing down your neck.
These in return prepare you for tackling more significant and ambitious shots in the future.
So make small things.