If there’s a lesson to all I’ve experienced in this first quarter of 2018, this is it: EVEN IF I *DO* WHAT FEELS LIKE NOTHING, I am making a difference in the world. This feels…
Browsing Category Mindset
Separate the Sensation from the Story
Ugh. I’m going to start by explaining why I’m being so damn vague about what’s going on with me health-wise these days. Reason number one: I can’t seem to get really smart people with lots…
Remembering Your First
As I write this, it is two hours before a speaking engagement I have in Hollywood and I’m seated by the window in the 101 Coffee Shop. The first time I sat here (possibly in…
How to Turn Thoughts Around
So. As you may know, I’ve been going through some health stuff. I’m not ready to get specific because when I get specific, I get sad and I really don’t like being sad. One of…
When you realize you have the power to change your life, it’s a bit terrifying!
Today’s BonBlast is about one of the scariest things that happens in a creative person’s lifetime: realizing how much freakin’ power is in our own damn hands. Just hours ago, a lovely ninja enrolled in…
Reverse Shoplifting
A few hours ago, my beloved partner and I walked up the Third Street Promenade after a lovely dinner, headed home for him to host his weekly writers group. Even though I had heard the…
Cast Your Life
So, I’m prepping for this phonecall with a producer. One of the things I always do before having a potentially conflict-filled convo is the same thing I did before every performance of my actor life:…
Success Leaves Clues
Soon — like, within days if I can get my ish together — I’ll be announcing a brand-new, super-affordable, fully interactive, deep-dive way to work on the Self-Management for Actors with me and my team….
Be Decisive
There’s a lot of energy tied up in decision-making. A lot of unnecessary energy. And in a world where energy is CURRENCY, the question is: How do you wish to spend yours? (h/t Deepak) There…
You Doubting Yourself Is Big Business
This time of year is always interesting. Almost every commercial is selling the worst version of us a magic way out. If we’ve got ten pounds to lose, there’s a gym membership, an at-home program,…