Eddie Hamilton, ACEis the editor ofTop Gun: Maverick, the last 3Mission: Impossiblefilms,Kick-Ass 1 & 2, andX-Men: First Class, just to name a few. And in my first interview with Eddie (here’s part 2where he talks about editingMaverickspecifically), he and I talk about his early career choices and how he was able to become one of the top feature editors in the world…without ever going to film school.With all the unique stories that come with ‘making it’ in Hollywood (or any creative career), it’s easy to assume the way someone else became successful could never happen for you. Which is why I’m always trying to boil the process down to simple, actionable steps that anyone can follow to get real results. And those steps include:Choosing the ladder you want to climb (with laser-sharp specificity)Learning, honing, and becoming awesome at your craftMaking sure the right people know you're awesome at your craftIn today’s conversation Eddie and I talk about his rise from runner to e...