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Sir Winston Churchill famously said “success is stumbling from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm”. This statement certainly rings for people who are trying to break into the entertainment industry. There are times when you feel like you are moving “from failure to failure” without any hope for progress. 

These are times when you have been to a number of auditions without being offered a contract. Or you have spiced up your One Source Talent profile, but you are yet to receive a call up. In such moments, you read the stories of those who have made it, and feel envy. 

At such times, self-doubt begins to creep in. You begin to wonder if you made the right choice. You begin to think that perhaps you are over reaching. The inclination in such times is to give up. In fact, most people quit at this point. They throw in the towel. 

Some people do not quit, but they lose momentum. They stop updating their profiles. They stop applying for auditions. They stop checking the One Source Talent website for new opportunities. When it gets to this point, the likelihood of resuming a passionate pursuit of success in the entertainment industry is slim. Most people simply drift away slowly, steadily, painfully. 

If you intend to succeed in the entertainment industry, you have to ensure that your enthusiasm doesn’t burn out. Especially in the moments when things aren’t moving the way you expect them. You have to stay focused and keep believing. Success doesn’t always come in a day! The only difference between the winning and losing is often sheer persistence. In the end, a person who persists carries the day.

But, how do you stay focused? One way is to take it one day at a time. Every day you should wake up with this question: “what can I do today to contribute towards my film or modeling dream?” Select one tiny thing, and do it well. It could be adding a new photo to your profile. It could be reading the latest industry gossip. Anything which broadens your knowledge or chances! When you do it well, congratulate yourself. You just took another step towards your dream. 

Another thing is to desist from counting your unsuccessful attempts. Desist from the temptation of saying things like “I have been to 7 auditions, and not gotten hired”, or “I can’t imagine I’ve been on One Source Talent for 6 months without getting a call up”. Such things only dampen your spirit. Look toward the future, not the past. Seek out fresh opportunities every other day. 

The most important thing is to strive to develop your talent. Participate in a non-commercial event. Volunteer your services for free. Offer to be an extra. Do something to keep improving your talent. Above all, keep a book of criticisms from all your auditions. Don’t take them personal, but use them as guides on what you need to improve. Practice improving your weak parts.

And then, never stop making friends. Networks are the name of the game in the entertainment industry. Offer genuine help to someone. If you have a skill in design, offer to spice up someone’s One Source Talent profile. If you are gifted with words, compose for someone a winning intro to their profile. Help out fellow dreamers. If they get there before you, they will not forget you. 

When all is said and done, have fun. The entertainment industry is all about bringing joy and happiness. Find something fun to do every day. Do not let yourself become down cast. Life is a game, some days you win, some days you don’t. The most important thing is never to stop enjoying the game. Stay focused, work hard, but do enjoy yourself. Your contract is somewhere around the corner, let it find you laughing your heart out. Best Wishes. For More Information Visit this Link: http://www.crunchbase.com/company/one-source-talent

Original Source: http://sourcetalent.blogspot.in/2013/12/keeping-your-acting-and-modeling-dream.html





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