Sandwiched between my two neighbors,
I sat in a crowded theatre in Downtown L.A.

A panelist of Youtube creators sat onstage revealing the "how-tos" to generating an income on the platform. 
I was intrigued.

The possibilities of becoming a breakout star with offers for legit acting work flying in left and right were endless.
I had just written and produced my own web series (Act-Anon) and I wanted to know how to use it as my calling card to open more doors.
On stage, a Youtube star delivered his formula to success. Which was simple enough...

Consistency. Repetition. And surprisingly, not high quality filming.

What did he do on his channel?
He went to a grocery store every week and accidentally dropped a jar of something…did something funny with that and somehow this amassed a huge following.

"Wow!" I thought.

I have to think of a repeatable, inane comedy routine.

I kid you not. It’s embarrassing but true.

Even though I'm classically trained and hold a reverence for the craft, I found myself brainstorming schticks.

And, for the record I have no judgment with schticks.
I believe every artist can choose their medium. And, all art is valid. 

But, pratfalls in Whole Foods isn't my style.
I live for theatre, and teaching, and the craft of acting.

The truth is that it’s too easy to lose yourself in this kooky industry. 

We get so focused on finding opportunities that we veer off path in the process. 

We forget what brings us joy.

And we assume we must wait until we’ve “made it” before we get the luxury of choosing joy.

There's a special magic in this industry that comes alive when you, the actor, stay steady, focused and believe.

Believe in yourself. 

In your purpose. 

In the path you’re on. 

Yes, there are some building blocks to put in place.

And, yes you need to understand who you are,  how that fits into the industry as a whole and how to consistently show up for yourself as you pursue your goals. 

Which cannot happen without self trust. 

Because, just like the movies make magic, there's magic in the life and career of every actor.

It’s time to get back on track and walk your path.