Every Thursday, the latest issue is sent to voice actors and other creative pros like you. Each message includes an idea to move you, a thought to touch you, and a quote to inspire you, as well as what I’m writing about that week on YouTube, on The VO Pro Podcast, and in The Pro Blog.
MTI: Blame, being right, and Marcus Smart on accountability
Move Touch InspireThe Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Pros An Idea To Move YouThe opposite of accountability is blame. If you're blaming the pandemic, your ex, your day job, your parents, AI, the vast (left or right) wing conspiracy, sun spots, unnaturally high gravity, or El Niño for your problems, it's time you parked those grievances and looked in the mirror. The problem not have been your fault, but it's your responsibility to solve. A Thought to Touch You*To be clear, voice actors have plenty of legitimate complaints. AI is changing the business. The big pay-to-play sites have created a race to the bottom. Some clients offer laughable rates. Casting is subjective. Relationships matter. Money, geography, timing, access, and dumb luck all play a part in who gets opportunities. Sometimes the game isn’t fair. But being right about what’s unfair doesn’t do shit to move you forward. A Quote to Inspire YouNBA guard Marcus Smart on what accountability really means... “Everybody is responsible for their own actions. It's easy to point the finger at somebody else, but a real man, a real woman, a real person knows when it's time to take the blame and when to take responsibility for their own actions." *This week's Thought...Is from THIS Is Killing Your Voice Over Career. Are you stuck blaming the industry, AI, or luck for your stalled VO career? It’s time for real change. Discover why blame is secretly draining your power and stopping your voice over dreams before they start. In this actionable guide, you’ll shift from feeling powerless to taking smart, strategic control without toxic positivity. Uncover the mindset and tactics top pros use to bypass obstacles and finally move from stuck to unstoppable. So glad we're friends, Reader.. If there's anything you'd like to adjust with what you receive from me, click here. |
MOVE TOUCH INSPIRE: The Newsletter for Voice Actors & Creative Pros Who Want to Grow Their Business
Every Thursday, the latest issue is sent to voice actors and other creative pros like you. Each message includes an idea to move you, a thought to touch you, and a quote to inspire you, as well as what I’m writing about that week on YouTube, on The VO Pro Podcast, and in The Pro Blog.