Learn tools for managing negativity, depression, nerves, anxiety, and procrastination. This section focuses on reducing the yucky feelings most actors encounter in their pursuit of a career in film and TV.
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Am I a bad actor if a bad actor beats me to a role?
Why am I not being chosen for roles over bad actors?
Am I that bad an actor if another actor who I think is terrible is more ...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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How do I recover when dropped by my agent?
Is it one if my agent drops me?
Is my manager drops me, should I quit?
Should I quit if my reps fire me?
What happens if my rep fires ...
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How can I keep up with my peers?
I'm getting depressed because all my friends are doing better than me - what do I do?
Do my friends look down on me for not being as successful as them?
...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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Why am I being asked to go in for a role when the breakdown says sexy?
I keep going in for roles that are asking for models - I don't feel that way about myself, help!
How do I ...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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How can I get my passion for acting back?
How do I reclaim my passion for acting?
Is acting over for me if my passion goes?
How do I get my mojo back for acting?
How do I fire u...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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How do I stay relaxed in auditions?
How do I overcome nerves in the audition room?
How do I stop being anxious in the audition room?
Auditions make me anxious! Help!
How can I s...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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Why am I auditioning for co-start if I have played leaded?
Why should I audition for co-start if I have been guest stars?
Is my career dying if I'm back auditioning for co-stars...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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How do I stay positive when I don't have opportunities?
How do I keep from getting down when I don't have auditions?
I don't have auditions, how do I stay positive?
I'm down bec...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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Are my self tapes being watched?
How do I know my self tapes are being watched?
Should I bother self taping, how do I know they are being viewed?
Should I phone in this self tap...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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Should I share audition details with friends?
Should I hide audition details from friends?
Will actor friends steal auditions from me if I tell them about it?
Will actor friends...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.com
My resume is small compared to my contemporaries, is it over for me?
How do I overcome a small resume?
Does my slimmer resume at my age affect my casting?
How do I overcome my s...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.com
Why am I jealous of my actor friends?
Am I bad person to be jealous of my actor friends?
My more successful actor friends make me feel bad about myself, what do I do?
Why am I s...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.com
How do I manage my self esteem when everyone is doing better than me?
I'm getting depressed because everyone seems busier than me - help!
Why do I feel like the only person not ...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.com
I don't look ugly like this character, should I still audition?
Should I still audition if I don't match the appearance breakdown of a character?
Am I ugly enough to go for this...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.com
How do I stop psycing myself out in waiting rooms?
Why do I sabotage myself in waiting rooms?
Why do I compare myself to other actors in waiting rooms?
How do I stay focused and...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.com
Why do I talk myself out of auditions?
Why do I tear myself down before auditions?
Can you tell me why do I not see myself ever getting roles?
Why do I talk myself out of gettin...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.com
People tell me to give up, should I?
Should I give up if people tell me to do?
I'm told I'm failing, is it time to give up?
If my family are discouraging me from acting, should ...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.com
Can you act if you have a mental illness?
Is it safe to be an actor when you have struggles with a mental illness?
Should I not act if I am mentally ill?
Is acting and mental il...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.com
Any tips on staying positive when things are slow?
Work is slow, how do I stay positive?
I have no acting gigs, is it over for me?
How do I stay optimistic when I have no auditi...
Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
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www.actors-network.com
Am I to ugly to be an actor?
Am I not pretty enough to be an actor?
Can I overcome my looks to be an actor?
Can I be an actor in spite of my looks
Are my looks holding me back f...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
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Why am I jealous of other actors?
How can I stop being jealous of other actors?
What is jealousy telling me about my career?
How can I manage my jealousy of other actors?
Am I a bad pers...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
www.ActingResourceGuru.com
Will I hurt myself as a mentally ill person by pursuing acting?
Is mental illness possible to manage within an acting career?
Can trauma be used in a healthy way in my acting career?
Can...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
www.ActingResourceGuru.com
How can I avoid negativity with friends that are down?
Ant tips in not getting down with friends that are negative?
Should I stay away from actors that are negative?
How can I lift other...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
www.ActingResourceGuru.com
Should I hide my auditions schedule from other actors?
Will my actor friends take my opportunity if I tell them about my auditions?
Do actors steal auditions?
Will my actor friends call ...