The pursuit of creative fulfillment can be challenging in a cutthroat industry, where external validation often dictates success. However, it is crucial to remain mindful and avoid getting caught up in other people's expectations.
Starting out successful may seem thrilling, however, it can lead to a negative view on the world and hinder one’s personal growth and development.
Changing our perspective on failure from being a negative outcome to a positive indication of growth can benefit our journey towards success. It helps to look at successful individuals who have also failed in order to normalize and embrace our own failures.
The speaker discusses the idea of trying new things and stepping out of your comfort zone, mentioning the excitement and challenge of experiencing something completely foreign and uncharted.
The speaker reveals that there is a belief that actors are overqualified for the job in the entertainment industry, where the ability to adjust the way one comes across can be as important as acting skills.
The host shares how he got feedback from someone who used to do research for a popular show to improve his own. He also talks about the importance of sharing personal experiences to create a space for others to share as well.