The Successful Talent: Tips for the Actor & Model

IMAGINE THAT!

 

When was the last time you used your imagination? For many of us, we haven’t truly used our imaginations since we were kids, before we started hearing “that’s a dumb idea” or simply, “no”. Jenna Phillips, certified holistic lifestyle coach, gives this advice on tapping back into your inner child:

You’ve seen motivational speakers, successful musicians, daring inventors, god-like athletes and innovative companies all achieve their dreams. So, how did they do it? They kept their hearts in the game. They came up with new ways to represent themselves. They didn’t try – they DID. They never gave up. They didn’t quit. They didn’t let someone else’s closed-mindedness dilute their vision. They didn’t let a near death experience or a diagnosis of a disease define them.

They decided, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me!” They kept going and going and going until they couldn’t go anymore. And then they kept on going! Busta Rhymes once said in an interview, “I owe all my success to having no plan B. No other plan of survival. Failure is not an option.” That has become one of my favorite quotes of all time.

The genius we all know as Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” When people “know too much” they can sometimes analyze all the reasons why something won’t work. How boring is that?

So go out and achieve your dreams! Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t or won’t make it in this business, because it’s only up to YOU! Where will your imagination take you?

 

 

 

 

SCRUB THE STRESS AWAY

How much do you hate coming home to a dirty house after a long and stressful day?  It’s THE WORST!  So get rid of some of your stress by keeping your house clean—it’s the gateway to a happier life with peace of mind!  Neelam Sahota, blogger for The Network, gives us some steps to keep our houses looking like they’re straight out of the pages of a magazine!  A tidy home is a tidy mind and leaves you the mental room to put your full effort into your career.

Step One: De-clutter. The key to conquering clutter is keeping your eye on the big picture, which means creating space first. Once you have space, your mind can actually focus on details. Start by sorting and purging one area at a time… with a big garbage bag in hand of course. When everything is in its place, go back and organize each section/room, which can be tackled at your own pace.  

Step Two: Organize. While the de-cluttering phase is all about clearing space, the organizing phase is all about using that space wisely. This means that all your belongings should have a convenient home. Take advantage of the copious storage options available these days, and make sure the things you need daily are easily accessible. By storing items where you use them, they’re easier to access and return, which ensures clutter control. You just have to make a HABIT of returning an item to its rightful place…just like in Kindergarten!

Step Three: Eliminate Excess. Once you have your sanctuary, do a major purging regularly. Being decisive during this process is paramount. Go into each room and throw out anything that is no longer useful. In regards to your wardrobe, simply donate items you haven’t worn for over a year. Clean out your purse and keep old receipts in an envelope for a few months, giving you plenty of time for returns. The receipts for bigger purchases should be kept in a separate folder in case you ever want to re-sell or need to show proof of purchase.

Step Four: Vigilance. You have to be hyper-vigilant about avoiding future clutter. One major culprit is the junk mail we are inundated with daily, which quickly piles up on our countertops. Keep a box for all junk mail at the entrance and empty it regularly.

 

Get some friends and family and clean your house this weekend!  You’ll get to bond with the people you love, and everyone will benefit afterwards!  Ready to relax on the couch and bask in your efforts?

STOP BEFORE YOU SPLURGE

Showbiz requires a lot of purchases—headshots, classes and lessons, trainings—the expenses never end, which leaves you with little money to spare.  Why is it then, that actors still make big purchases without doing their research first?  Erin Cronican, professional acting coach, shares an example of this:

I was recently visiting a printer where I was getting reprints of my current headshot. I stood in line behind two women who were talking about the high price of being an actor. They were quoting all of the areas where they were being forced to spend money - headshots, acting classes, dance lessons, dialect training, voice teachers, casting director workshops, mailings ... on and on and on. One of the actors commented that she couldn’t print as many headshot looks as she needed, because she just didn’t have the money to spare. 

When they got to the front, the person behind the counter asked them if they would like to order postcards along with their headshots, saying, ‘You’re already giving us your photo for your headshot, you might as well order postcards while you’re at it.“ The actor (who couldn’t print her full headshot set) said, ”I hadn’t really thought about it, but I guess you’re right. That would probably be easier to do it now.“ She then plucked down around $120 more to buy postcards... with no hesitation. 

Read the rest of Erin's article here:

http://theactorsenterprise.blogspot.com/2011/01/spending-your-money-wisely.html

So when you are approached with purchases that seem like they are worth it to your career, stop and do your research before you jump into anything.  Save those dollars!