The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Actors and Actresses
August 10, 2016
A blog around the most successful habits of highly successful actors/actresses.
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” – Vince Lombardi
I started off my career as a personal trainer. I was working at a very high-end facility in New York City where every client was an actor or actress. It was my job to help them stay or get into shape for their next role. I would talk with them about anything from their current project to their past roles and life stories. After being there for about 2 years, I ended up seeing the same patterns over and over again that led to their success as actors. I don’t know if it’s always this way but it seems like acting is one of those professions where you need to be at the right place at the right time and you need some luck on your side. After seeing these patterns, I started to notice similar ones in other industries (from the film industry to the tech industry) so I thought it would be worth writing about it and sharing what I’ve learned with others who are interested in acting or any
This blog will be a brief description of the most successful habits of highly successful actors/actresses.
In order to become a successful actor or actress, one must have the desire and discipline to do what it takes to achieve success.
1. They know their craft, which is acting. They study their scenes, learn lines, and practice until it becomes second nature. They become the character they are portraying, not just memorizing lines but delivering the lines from their own heart and soul. They are able to make the audience feel their emotions by their actions and words.
2. They keep their bodies in good health because they need them for what they do. They exercise daily, eat healthy, get plenty of rest when needed, and stay away from harmful substances such as drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and unhealthy foods that can harm your body and mind.
3. They are focused on their goal of becoming a successful actor/actress. They take classes to improve their craft. They attend workshops that are taught by industry professionals such as agents, casting directors, managers and more. These helps them develop a better understanding of how this business works so they can be prepared when opportunities arrive for them to audition for roles in movies and television shows
Being an actor or actress is no easy task: it takes grit, determination, and a bit of luck to make it in the acting world. Many actors/actresses have had to overcome various obstacles on their way to success. It takes a lot of talent and creativity to become known as a successful actor or actress.
But at the same time, there are some common habits that many successful actors/actresses share. These habits can be learned and adopted by actors/actresses everywhere to help them achieve success in the industry.
The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Actors and Actresses:
1. They are focused on their goals and dreams – Successful actors/actresses have clear goals and dreams for their career, and they take action towards reaching those goals every day.
2. They persist no matter what – Successful actors/actresses don’t quit when things get tough; instead, they keep going until they reach their goals!
3. They are always learning from others – Successful actors/actresses learn from other successful people who have gone before them; this helps them avoid mistakes that could cost them their career!
4. They stay positive even when things don’t go as planned – Successful actors/actresses don’t
Many actors/actresses have had to overcome tremendous odds to become successful in their field. Here are the 7 most common habits that all highly successful actors/actresses have in common.
1) They have a very clear and specific vision of what they want, and they work towards that vision with extreme focus.
2) They know how to use their time efficiently and effectively, and they are always prepared.
3) They take full responsibility for all their actions, and they do not make excuses or blame others when things do not go as planned.
4) They never let fear or doubt stop them from taking action and making progress towards their goals.
5) They are always willing to learn new things, and they seek out mentors who can help them improve themselves both personally and professionally.
6) They see failure as an opportunity to grow stronger from it rather than letting it get them down or discourage them from trying again later on down the road.
7) They never give up no matter how difficult things get because they believe in themselves wholeheartedly even when nobody else does so much so that it becomes infectious for those around them too!
Many people have asked me what it takes to be a successful actor or actress. Is it the talent? Is it the luck? Is it the connections? What are the traits that make a successful actor/actress?
I’ve been in this industry for over 20 years and worked with hundreds of actors/actresses throughout my career. Some of them were extremely successful, some not so much.
In my opinion, there are 7 habits that every successful actor and actress has:
I spent about 10 years interviewing, researching and studying the most successful actors and actresses in Hollywood. I discovered that each one of them had certain specific habits that they all shared and that was a big part of their success.
I’ve compiled them into a list here and I hope you find them helpful:
1. Passive Income is Key: Until you break through as an actor or actress, it will be hard to make a living from acting alone. As soon as you get any money from acting, put it in a passive income stream (e.g. real estate, stocks or bonds).
2. Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks: Many of the actors/actresses I interviewed said that they wouldn’t have become successful actors if they weren’t willing to take risks. So don’t be afraid to take some risks when it comes to your career as an actor/actress.
3. Make Your Own Projects: If you are tired of waiting on others to give you work as an actor or actress, create your own projects to act in. The more work you do as an actor or actress, the better you will get and the more likely it is that someone will notice your talent.
1. Successful Actors/Actresses are always prepared for their roles. Many actors/actresses that are successful have had a lot of education or training in order to be able to play their role as best as possible.
2. Successful Actors/Actresses are always on time and ready to work when the director calls action!
3. Successful Actors/Actresses put 110% into their roles and never give up no matter what the challenge is.
4. Successful Actors/Actresses communicate with each other on a regular basis and make sure they understand one another
5. Successful Actors/Actresses are nice and respectful to each other and get along well.
6. Successful Actors/Actresses have amazing self-esteem, they believe in themselves and they know they can achieve anything they set their mind to!
7. Successful Actors/Actresses are always ready to accept new challenges and try new things, even if it may be a bit scary at first!
