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.

The Valuable Actor

Do you know your value?  Do you truly understand the value of your gifts and talents?   As actors we are constantly faced with rejection.   In this industry you will receive many more no’s than yes’s. In this case what do you do? How do you stay inspired?   The answer is simple, “Know your worth!”.  Just because you are rejected your value doesn’t change.   You must continue to push forward until you reach your goals and dreams.

           

Many times I find myself questioning my value.  I constantly ask myself, am I as good as I think I am?  Am I as good as my friends that I am?  I have been on this journey pursuing acting full time for three long years.  Has this pursuit been easy? Definitely nor, but it has definitely taught me many life lessons. 

·      1. If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will.

·     2. If you stop at one failure you will never know if success was next

·     3. Sometime to get what you want, you have to step out of your comfort zone.

·      4.When faced with rejection, know that other opportunities will come.

·      5.You will never taste successful, if you keep chewing on my failures.

To my fellow actors, keep pushing.  Your day will come. Then the question becomes “Are you prepared?”  In listening to casting director Twinkie Byrd.   She said she loves giving actors opportunities, but when given the opportunity she expects you to be prepared.   So I would say as you continue to pursue acting, continue to prepare. Preparation is key.   Even though, you do not land all your auditions continue to prepare and hone your gifts, you never know when your golden opportunity will come.   Most importantly know your worth.  Know that though you may not get a role, it does not speak to value of your talents.  Your worth never changes.