When you surround yourself with inspiring and uplifting people, amazing things will happen. It makes such a difference to have people in your life who support & encourage you. It can make the difference of a successful, fulfilling life or having an average, uninspiring life. Life is so short…don’t we all want to feel inspired?!
When you are trying to accomplish your objectives and goals, stay away from cynical glass half empty folks that will only bring you down. Most times, when people discourage you, they are wrestling with demons on their own.
When I took the big step of starting my own voice-over business, I definitely had those people telling me it was too competitive and not to waste my time. While these people might have been trying to support me in their own way – it was very discouraging. I chose to focus on the people that would say to me “you are talented and you should go for it!” Every business is competitive and that should never stop you from following your dreams.
Even if you were to fail at least you tried – we learn the most from our failures. I think we always have to keep that in perspective. What is the worst thing that could happen if you did fail – then you move on to the next thing with more knowledge and confidence in knowing that you tried at something instead of always wishing you would. Edison had 10,000 prototypes of the light bulb. What an amazing example of perseverance and not listening to the naysayers.
So many people give up too easily due to FEAR. We all get stuck in the spin, forgetting to grab hold of what you want and letting others steer your life…the DAILY ROUTINE. Ugh. Sometimes, the only person that is in the way is yourself. Take a minute and just imagine what you could do if you did get out of your own way. If fear wasn’t stopping you. If you weren’t listening to that little voice in your head as a result of those few naysayers. Listen to your gut and GO FOR IT!
Find your EXTRAORDINARY. Surround yourself with those that support you, can give constructive criticism and help you to move FORWARD.
Take a teaspoon of this, add what you learn from the book You Already Know How to Be Great by Alan Fine, and you will find your way to the top.
The Rev.Robert Schuller’s book, ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’ is a must read not only for those of us starting a new business but for all of us in this socially active society.
Great post, Terry! It is SO important to surround yourself with positive people. It’s so great that in the VO industry, we have a lot of support around us. We’re just lucky like that. =)
Thanks for this!
“Two men look out the same prison bars; one sees mud and the other stars”
– Revd. Frederick Langbridge (Ireland, early 20thC)
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He speaks the truth, I spent 18 years in a no hope voice over agency,getting small parts, Now I work with a great bunch of people and I’m getting loads of work. Surround yourself with like minded talent and there go’s the phone again
So true, Terry! My grandmother used to say, “Do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got!” On the days that I think I’m crazy for freelancing, I remind myself that it’s all about chipping out of the old shell and creating new habits, . . . forging new paths to get “something new” . . . since I don’t want to go back to what I had. Whenever I’m feeling doubtful, I repeat the mantra, “Do what you’ve always done . . . ” and I push myself to do whatever new “thing” is creating the anxiety. So far, so good! Every time I push past a fear, I uncover a new resource or supporter.
I’m only starting out but take great comfort from that post, Wish me luck.
This is wonderful Terry! I am a novice at voice over and I need all the positive encouragement I can get….when a person knows that this is their path, they should do everything in their power to obtain their goal. Sometimes we falter and sometimes we fail, but a strong heart will always prevail!
Thank you for the inspiring word.