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We do the work. We build the habits required. We put in the time, training, sweat, failure, education, and long hours. We do the hard shit. We do what it takes.
And when we do that consistently and long enough, eventually, we see improvement. Progress. Successes. We start to achieve the goals we set for ourselves. We have those days you just can’t beat when we get those gigs that just make your whole day, or week, or month.
And a funny thing happens along the way…
Read MoreI know things are dark for you right now. I get it. I’ve been through it. There was a time I literally did not know where the rent was gonna come from. I’ve had those sleepless nights. And there are many that have had it way tougher than I and made it through.
Read MoreWe all do it. Voice actors included. Newbs and veterans alike.
We look to the left, and to the right, and we see our colleagues doing well. We see their wins. Their successes. Their triumphs.
And then that little green goblin of envy and jealously starts to rear its warped and ugly head.
We get insecure. We feel less than.
We start to believe that because we don’t have their successes and wins and triumphs that somehow that makes us less successful.
We compare ourselves to others. And it’s killing us.
Read MoreAs you can imagine, I talk to a lot of voice actors and follow several hundred on social media. As a result, I see a lot of messaging from voice-over talent.
One trend I see across social media is the strong tendency to wave a paper sword in their messaging.
Huh?
Read MoreCan Google be a good source of leads? Sure. It’s by far the world’s largest and best search engine. Stands to reason that if you’re searching for something on the Internet, Google is usually a good place to start.
Except it’s not. Because the thinking is backward.
Read MoreMy original hypothesis that people are getting stuck and quitting is very real. There is commonality around the frustrations and sticking points. The problem is definable.
Which means the solution is definable.
Read MoreOne of the most common concerns for new voice actors as they begin their voice-over journeys is, “I don’t have any (or very few) credits to my name. I haven’t worked with anyone (or very many) clients yet. How do I still market myself and what do I do?”
It’s the classic college grad’s dilemma, right? “How will anyone hire me with no experience and if no one hires me how will I get any experience?”
Read MoreWe’re highly adept at blaming external circumstances and other people, and not so good at looking inward, analyzing our beliefs about ourselves and the world, and adopting… choosing… beliefs that free us and allow us to realize our potential.
True for humans. True for voice actors and freelancers.
But how do limiting beliefs show up in our psyches and businesses as voice actors? Here are some examples…
Read More“I’m having trouble consistently training 3 times a week, and once or twice makes no sense, and surely going more will be even more challenging, right?”
Wrong.
Enter, The 100% Rule.
The 100% Rule is a paradox. It says that 100% commitment is in reality easier than 98% commitment.
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