It's pretty crazy to think that it's 2016 already. I've got a lot to be thankful for. But, honestly, 2015 was kind of hit or miss in a lot of ways. I did get some great acting gigs. But 2016 looks to be the year that things really kick into high gear!
I just updated my website, for one! I've been disappointed in my website, and in my general actor web presence, for a while now. But the beginning of 2016, for me, has been one of those "get off your ass and do it" periods in my life. Where I've finally said to myself, "What the hell am I waiting for?" And more often than not, the answer has been "I have no idea," or "A sign," or something equally as vague and stupid.
In just the first month or so of 2016, I have:
- applied to multiple acting jobs
- started saving to develop a trial season of my theatre production company
- revamped my website
- begun writing again!
- booked a vacation to a tropical paradise (with a pretty girl)
- and started on a journey of re-discovering my creativity
Not only that, but I'm celebrating several months of clean living, which I'm pretty proud of. And I'm working on a dream role! Brick in Cat On a Hot Tin Roof! Things are off to a great start in 2016, and it's because of the hard work I've been doing on myself.
I'm not trying to brag. I guess what I'm saying is this: if you feel like something's holding you back, ask yourself why. Is the thing holding you back really a tangible, actual obstacle? Or is it just your "logical brain" telling you you're not good enough?