Quote from: bluejaytwistsometimes it helps to write things down
Indeed. And, that whole list is great. I don't have much experience yet, but I have made a couple shorts, and am working on writing some features now. Scriptwriting is hard, and it really is an art. And, the more I read about the process, and about festivals, it really is clear: it's all in the script. So many people just want to make a film, but their scripts are laughable, and it shows in their finished products. Sure, they made something, but it doesn't have any value. I'm not saying my shit smells any better. I don't know. But it helps to realize the hard work that any sort of task along these lines entails. That's where the patience thing bluejaytwist said comes in. Definitely don't want to jump the gun in a big project.
The key there is: patience.
If you have that, it usually will put you in the correct frame of mind to deal with the other issues on the list.