Actor Problems

What is up, my friends?!

So who here is single?....ah….okay good, there's a few of you. (Me too. We'll make it through.) But what about when we DON'T think we'll make it because we're too focused on rejection? Or things starting to go well, but then not going well? Hell, let's get rid of the dating metaphor altogether - how often do we as actors, artists and human beings get caught up in the OUTCOME??

If you've found yourself getting frustrated with your results (or lack thereof) - this show is for you.

Because that outcome? It's OUT OF OUR CONTROL. So today we're going to share some advice, thanks to Mel Robbins, and look at a more empowering way of approaching things :)

Also - we have a NEW segment this week! #notperfect moments :)

Kuddos this week go to….

Ross Grant - You can check out Ross's Facebook lives (great for actors) at www.facebook.com/actonthistv. You can also check out his vlog at www.youtube.com/watchross

The Five Second Rule - Mel Robbins

Mel Robbins TED Talk

Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday

Other cool podcasts to check out:

-School of Greatness - Lewis Howes

-Secrets to Success - Eric Thomas and Associates

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Does anyone else have trouble sleeping?

I used to have a REALLY hard time sleeping….and while I wanted to blame my body, that "I'm just born this way," and a bunch of other factors - there was one big piece missing as to why I wasn't sleeping well: I wasn't educated on sleep.

"What? Educated? On sleep? What do you need to know besides turning your devices off an hour before bed?" Turns out there was a lot….

In this week's #SundayVideo, I share more on what exactly I learned, and how that relates the challenges we face in our own lives: We often get frustrated without ever having to learn WHY we're so frustrated. We fall into the "I'm just born this way" myth…

Sorry. But it's bullshit.

I hope you got value this week. And if I can help - message me or shoot me an email! [email protected]

And remember - you're enough exactly where you are today. Especially if you're #notperfect. (Like me.)

Go get 'em, friend.

Kuddos for this episode go to...

"Sleep Smarter" - Shawn Stevenson.

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"The 5 Second Rule" - Mel Robbins

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Well....this is awkward....

I had some technical difficulties this week regarding my laptop...#notperfect

I'll share more about what happened in the podcast, as it relates to this week's message: How do you stay positive when there's no evidence to support that things will get better? "But Tony! I hear music at the very end of the podcast....how did you manage that?" Oh...I got my laptop BACK right after I recorded the episode. And I decided it would sound better with some new exit music.

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It's okay to "not be okay." But it's not okay to stay there.

I find that when I'm getting most upset and frustrated, it's because I'm not "okay" by the time I was hoping to be. Like when I didn't recover from an illness (or, *ahem* allergies) as quick as I'd like. Or when I have to keep working day jobs longer than I'd like. This week I share another example of how I REALLY wanted to speed up the timeline of something - even though the instructions were right there in front of me, telling me that I was going to have to wait a little longer.

Things we discussed: Episode 9: #SundayVideo: Get Rid of The F**king TimeLine

5 Second Rule: Mel Robbins

Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday

Don't Get Lucky Get Smart - Alan Cohen

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I used to think there was something "wrong" with me for being different than the norm. I didn't look or act like the popular kids, and that led to its own confusion.... But even though we feel unique and different - our people are still out there.

This week I share how I thought that I was different UNTIL I accidentally found more of my people.

Kuddos for this episode go out to....

Ryan Holiday - "Ego is the Enemy"

Darren Hardy and his DarrenDaily videos.

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"Although we humans have our own idea of when something is supposed to happen, life has its own idea." -Alan Cohen We tend to put some unfair timelines on ourselves. This week on #SundayVideo, we discussed a few of them and some interesting ideas:

-Why age shouldn't dictate where we "should" be in life

-Why getting older is a gift

-How life often gives us a different version of where we "should" be and how that contrasts to what we expect.

ALSO! We read excerpts from and gave kuddos to a few different cool people and authors....you should check them out:

-Alan Cohen (Excerpt was read from "Don't Get Lucky, Get Smart.") -Ryan Holiday (Some points taken from "Ego is the Enemy") -Darren Hardy (Shoutout to www.darrendaily.com for the free videos!)

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I'm a positive person. But my kryptonite when it comes to staying positive goes as followed: 1) Working day jobs

2) Being under the weather

This weekend...I endured both.

To make matters worse, I had the WORST type of customer come to my work area this weekend....you know, the person who has probably never had to work a job like this in their entire life?? Yeah. That one. And you know what? She taught me a valuable lesson. Like what you're hearing? Let me know and let's connect! Twitter, Instagram, Facebook....whatever floats your boat. Also, this podcast is sponsored by Audible. I'm kind of obsessed. Sign up for your free trial at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow

What's up my friends?! This week I'm going to share a story of how I discovered in high school....that I had a big nose. I was WICKED self conscious of it. And even today...it's given me challenges. Exceptionally when it comes to Flonase....

If you'd like to check out the video I mentioned from Marie Forleo, you can check it out on youtube here

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In this week's #SundayVideo, we discuss how being smart or "informed" isn't always the best way to stay sane and happy. We take a look at an article written by James Clear, "Stop Overdosing on Celebrity Gossip, the News, and Low Quality Information" For more - check out https://jamesclear.com/brain-food

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Robyn Coffin has been back in Chicago since 2009. She is an ensemble member of The Factory Theater where she recently made her mainstage, directorial debut with The Next Big Thing. She can be seen on NBC's Chicago Fire playing Cindy Herrmann. Other television credits include Empire, Chicago Code and Hot Date. Robyn has also worked on multiple commercials. Some film credits include Unexpected, Finding Hope, Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man, Every 21 Seconds, Widows and Surprise Me. She is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago and is represented by Stewart Talent. Some topics we discuss....

-How she got her agent - and why she originally said "no thanks!"

-When IS it okay to say no?

-How she felt being a series regular while still waiting tables

-How her life changed and personal relationships change after booking Chicago Fire

-How spending your time with different people can affect you as an actor. Links we discuss: Robyn's coaching facebook page

Tara Sullivan - Robyn's holistic healer