It's been almost a year since I released the last video on this channel talking about the power of taking time off and the power of the word "No," specifically, not being afraid to utilize the word "No" in this industry as an actor, and especially when it makes you uncomfortable. Sometimes, it’s the greatest thing you can do for yourself, and for your career…
As it turned out, I've needed a lot more time off than I originally anticipated, and I’m so glad I took my own advice because it has been what was necessary to get me to this place, right now, where I am feeling refreshed, revived, revved up and ready to go.
There is so much that I want to share with you based on what I have absorbed, what I have gained during my time off. But I'm not going to share all of that right now (it would be too much), instead I will be sharing bits and pieces with you that are relevant to you and your own journey as content is released in the coming days. That's my main reason for popping on here today, to let you know that I have content ready to roll out and it’s coming your way soon.
You know...the pandemic affected all of us. I know that it affected you in a very specific way, I know that there are things that you have faced, things that have challenged you to your core, and things that you have personally overcome. Each of us has our own very specific story related to the pandemic and everything that this unusual period of time brought to us. The one thing that really connects us all as actors is that we have all had to adjust our approach to auditioning. You have been thrust into this situation where you have had to become your own production coordinator, producer, editor, DP, and your own director...and as we know, it’s not going away. Pandemic or no pandemic, self-taping is here to stay. So... there’s a lot to talk about, and there’s a lot to address, and I am here to serve you and to help you.
Now, I know that many of you also have questions with regards to classes and what’s happening with the studio – and all of that will be addressed as well in the days ahead.
For now, I will simply say…
In this world where we are so driven to always be doing, producing, building, strategizing, networking and striving for that next great opportunity and there’s the pressure to constantly be churning out status updates [on social media]…don’t be afraid to not do that. Don’t be afraid to step away for a moment, and nurture your soul, that part of yourself that gains its satisfaction not by being plugged into the chaos of the world, but by tapping into something so much deeper, and so much richer. Because this part of you is just as relevant, if not much more so than your fan base, or your following, or even that next great acting job. In other words, don’t be afraid to be quiet, to take time, to just be human. To be.
2023 is going to be a very interesting year. Let’s get ready for it!
There is so much that I want to share with you based on what I have absorbed, what I have gained during my time off. But I'm not going to share all of that right now (it would be too much), instead I will be sharing bits and pieces with you that are relevant to you and your own journey as content is released in the coming days. That's my main reason for popping on here today, to let you know that I have content ready to roll out and it’s coming your way soon.
You know...the pandemic affected all of us. I know that it affected you in a very specific way, I know that there are things that you have faced, things that have challenged you to your core, and things that you have personally overcome. Each of us has our own very specific story related to the pandemic and everything that this unusual period of time brought to us. The one thing that really connects us all as actors is that we have all had to adjust our approach to auditioning. You have been thrust into this situation where you have had to become your own production coordinator, producer, editor, DP, and your own director...and as we know, it’s not going away. Pandemic or no pandemic, self-taping is here to stay. So... there’s a lot to talk about, and there’s a lot to address, and I am here to serve you and to help you.
Now, I know that many of you also have questions with regards to classes and what’s happening with the studio – and all of that will be addressed as well in the days ahead.
For now, I will simply say…
In this world where we are so driven to always be doing, producing, building, strategizing, networking and striving for that next great opportunity and there’s the pressure to constantly be churning out status updates [on social media]…don’t be afraid to not do that. Don’t be afraid to step away for a moment, and nurture your soul, that part of yourself that gains its satisfaction not by being plugged into the chaos of the world, but by tapping into something so much deeper, and so much richer. Because this part of you is just as relevant, if not much more so than your fan base, or your following, or even that next great acting job. In other words, don’t be afraid to be quiet, to take time, to just be human. To be.
2023 is going to be a very interesting year. Let’s get ready for it!