Success: Your Only Option

As you all can see, I have been away from my blog for quite some time.   Life sometimes hits you and you have to roll with the punches.   Once we learn this lesson as artist, we are more likely to continue to pursue our passion until we reach our desired success.   As artist, or for anyone in general, life quickly teaches us that success does not come over night, nor does it normally come the way that we expect that it should. Sometime we have to take detours or hiatuses. The key is never giving up.  We must readjust and keep pushing. But as we continue to pursue our passions, there are things that we can do to set ourselves up for success:

1: Believe that failure is not an option. Yes we have setback and trials, but consider those moments to be lessons.   Learn the lesson and use them to propel yourself to the next level.

2: Understand that real success does not come overnight.   If you plan to be a thriving artist, know that paying dues is a large part of the process.  It prepares you for what’s to come.   Would you give a child a set of matches?  No, because it could bring harm to the child and potentially others in close surroundings.   The same applies in life sometimes we are not ready to handle the pressure of success, so we must be tested and groomed to handled the ensuing pressures that comes along with accomplishments.  

3: Surround yourself with not only great supporters, but also like-minded individuals that you can learn from and grow with.  You want to surround yourself with individual with similar goals and dreams.

So, if you’re facing a detour or feeling like a failure, take the time to reflect and learn the lesson.  Then get back up with a renewed of strength and push onward.  Remember, your success starts with your thoughts, you profess it with your mouth, and it will eventually manifest in your life. 

Success Is In Your Hand

One year again I started a journey. One of which I questioned down to the last moment.   I decided to return to school to get my M.S in Entertainment Business.  I already have an M.A. in Organizational Management, so of course I questioned the purpose of me getting another degree.  I knew that the program was for me, but I questioned the investment, and whether or not I would succeed because it was an online program.  But I understood, that sometimes we have to take a leap of faith understanding that if it is His will for your life then he will guide and protect you through the journey.

Well, let’s fast forward. Today I am completing the program at Full Sail University.  It was definitely a journey I would not trade in for this world.  The program taught me a lot about the entertainment business, and a lot about myself.   I have also made great new friends and contacts in the industry and I look forward to working with them some day.

In order to achieve success, you have to push yourself.  Know that anything worth having is worth working for.  There may be obstacles in the way but you have to choose to move pass them or find a way around them.  Just understand that giving up is not an option.   You must also understand that sometimes the plan may not happen the way you want or expect it to.  On must know that what God has for you is for you, no matter what others may think.

I am passionate about arts and entertainment, acting to be more specific.   I understand this is where my success lies.  This journey in this industry has definitely strengthened me.  There are many times I wanted to walk away, but I understand that that is not an option.  When you see those who admire and look up to you expecting great things from you, it cause you to push that much harder to climb the hill of success.

I know that my life is beyond me.   This is for all those who are attached to me.   They will understand that success does not come easy but does come to those who believe and persevere. My legacy will be one of inspiration to many.  

I say to all my acting and entertainment friends continue to push!  Success is in your hand.