There’s a lot wrong with Facebook. This isn’t news. When they realized that the GROUPS were where many people were taking their marketing efforts (because Facebook makes you *pay* to have posts from your fan…
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,…
Moving to Another Market for Acting Work
It’s like the freakin’ gold rush, I tell ya. And it’s also a moving target, because due to tax incentives, shifts in the talent pool, and simply the whim of what’s cool on any given…
It’s What You Do with the Space Between that Matters
Kirby Smart is a spectacular coach. Anyone who endured the Mark Richt years knows what a welcome relief this is, and not just because the Georgia Bulldogs won the Rose Bowl a few hours ago…
List of Five
My cat is nearing the end of her life. Before you get emotional on our behalf, let me share that the Monkey Kitteh (Thwok is her government name) is happy and comfortable, getting lots of…
Charlsie’s Enoughness
Charlsie (May 11, 1933 – December 28, 2000) would’ve hated this photo. She would’ve been mad at me for sharing it. She would say that Art looked good but then she would provide a list…
You’re Half-Assing Things
I’m gonna take you with me to Pilates for a class. Two classes, actually. First class, Friday. There’s “that lady.” Now, I don’t know about you and your relationship with classes — whether it’s the…
What Are You MISSING?
Consistency. It’s probably THE number one secret to success in most things. Think about it. Showing up for the work is quite different from all the other (sometimes bullshit) stuff that surrounds the build-up of…
ACTORS! Your Type and Brand: REVEALED!
One of the number-one most popular functions of our badass Self-Management for Actors Facebook group is the crowdsourcing that comes so freakin’ easily when you’ve got an audience of 13,000+ people who’ve gathered with the…
The Struggle Is Overrated
In one of the many spectacular convos going on in our Self-Management for Actors Facebook group recently, the topic of STRUGGLE came up. Specifically, someone had advised that actors should always “live poor.” Stay in…