By: Tom Marcoux
Source: http://beheardandbetrusted.com
Category: Film School Online
Imagine rewarding yourself with a special gift. Sounds fun, right? Did you think of some item to give yourself? Or perhaps, an experience you long for? We’ll use the C.A.N. process:
C – cast yourself
A – announce your intention (carefully)
N – nurture your path
1. Cast yourself
Put yourself into some form of role that you really want. Now, that is a real gift to yourself! For example, some years ago, I wanted to direct a particular feature film. When a particular actor was unavailable, my co-producer asked, “Tom, why don’t you play that role?” There were many reasons to say “No.” But I cast myself anyway. And yes, the pressure of acting and directing was intense, but the adventure was worth it. Do not wait for people to say yes to you. Find some way to do what you want on a small scale. That’s what I mean by cast yourself.
Do you want to act? Find a way to act. I’m delighted with how so many people go into action and make short films for YouTube.com. Let’s face it. You need to show the world what you can do. And, that’s how Justin Bieber began: He posted videos of his doing cover versions of Usher’s songs. Then Usher saw the videos and became the producer of songs sung by Justin! Cast yourself.
2. Announce your intention (carefully)
To make big things happen, you need to carefully announce your intention to someone who will truly support your efforts. Some friends and family members just do not believe in possibilities and in you making a big leap forward. So don’t talk to them about your plans and dreams. Those particular individuals are “energy-drainers” and do not let them near your dreams.
However, other individuals could support you and help you make dreams come true. For example, when I coach graduate students in how to express an “elevator speech” (brief words about who you are), I invite them to say something like:
“Hi, I’m Susan Ironhart. I’m currently completing a degree in animation at [school name]. I’m looking for an animator position at Pixar or Weta Digital. Ultimately, I want to direct an animated feature
. I best known for putting in small touches that really bring the character alive. What’s one of your favorite animated films?”
The idea is to share with someone, perhaps a top person in your industry, what your ultimate goal is. Many top professionals see themselves in ambitious young people just starting out. And they “pay it forward” by serving in some way like a mentor for someone who knows what she wants and is taking steps forward.
3. Nurture your path
If you nurture a garden, you make sure to get rid of weeds, and you provide nutrients for the soil. We can apply this metaphor to your lifepath of making dreams come true. I began this article with the phrase: Reward Yourself with a Special Gift. A great gift for yourself is a life of adventure and taking appropriate risks. Steve Alten sold his used car and hired a great editor to work on his manuscript for his novel Meg. That’s what I call nurturing your path. He nurtured his work and gained coaching to become a better writer. By the way, Meg became the first in a series of four (so far) bestselling books.
I invite you to nurture your path.
Cast yourself.
And consider a special gift for yourself as not just something material.
What you want is to feel good. Be sure to set up valuable experiences for yourself.
I recall an author talking about how he and his wife may not have had lots of cash to give things to their children. Instead, they made sure to provide a lot of uplifting experiences.
Give yourself the special gift of taking some steps forward on your unique, positive and hopeful path to making your dreams come true.
Warmly,
Tom
Author of 11 books (with free chapters on Amazon.com )
P.S. Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever with a huge dose of inspiration with Tom Marcoux’s books:
Books to help you strengthen yourself:
1) New! Darkest Secrets of Film Directing: How Successful Film Directors Overcome Hidden Traps
2) Darkest Secrets of Persuasion and Seduction Masters: How to Protect Yourself and Turn the Power to Good
3) Darkest Secrets of Negotiation Masters: How to Protect Yourself, Overcome Intimidation, Get Stronger, and Turn the Power to Good
4) Darkest Secrets of Spiritual Seduction Masters: How to Protect Yourself, Boost Your Psychological Immune System and Strengthen Your Spirit
5) Darkest Secrets of the Film and Television Industry Every Actor Should Know: A Film Director and Actor Reveals Secrets for Your Acting, Auditions, Movie Roles and Self-Promotion
Free chapters of the above books at Amazon.com
* * * * * * *
Nothing Can Stop You This Year: How to Unleash Your Hidden Power to Persuade Well, Get More Done, Gain Sudden Profits, Command Intuition and Feel Great – free chapter at http://bit.ly/8zQywm
* 10 Seconds to Wealth: Master the Moment using Your Divine Giftsnow available on Amazon.com at http://amzn.to/gDub2e [See a video about 10 Seconds to Wealth at YouTube.com
Do you really want to connect with someone important? (a friend, a loved one, a job interviewer, a supervisor). See a free chapter:
Be Heard and Be Trusted:
How You Can Use Secrets of the Greatest Communicators to Get What You Want, 3rd edition – free chapter at http://bit.ly/8H0rOO
P.P.S. Get a Free Special Report “9 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid . . . and 9 Surefire Solutions for Your Next Speech”
and learn the secrets Tom Marcoux, America’s Communication Coach, provides for CEOs, Business Owners, and Graduate Students Click for Your Free Report
Tom Marcoux
CEO,
America’s Communication Coach
Author of
Truth No One Will Tell You: How to Feed Your Soul, Save a Business, or Get a Job During an Economic Crisis — free chapter at http://bit.ly/8RTRk5
Source: http://beheardandbetrusted.com/2012/02/27/reward-yourself-with-a-special-gift/
Source: http://beheardandbetrusted.com
Category: Film School Online
Imagine rewarding yourself with a special gift. Sounds fun, right? Did you think of some item to give yourself? Or perhaps, an experience you long for? We’ll use the C.A.N. process:
C – cast yourself
A – announce your intention (carefully)
N – nurture your path
1. Cast yourself
Put yourself into some form of role that you really want. Now, that is a real gift to yourself! For example, some years ago, I wanted to direct a particular feature film. When a particular actor was unavailable, my co-producer asked, “Tom, why don’t you play that role?” There were many reasons to say “No.” But I cast myself anyway. And yes, the pressure of acting and directing was intense, but the adventure was worth it. Do not wait for people to say yes to you. Find some way to do what you want on a small scale. That’s what I mean by cast yourself.
Do you want to act? Find a way to act. I’m delighted with how so many people go into action and make short films for YouTube.com. Let’s face it. You need to show the world what you can do. And, that’s how Justin Bieber began: He posted videos of his doing cover versions of Usher’s songs. Then Usher saw the videos and became the producer of songs sung by Justin! Cast yourself.
2. Announce your intention (carefully)
To make big things happen, you need to carefully announce your intention to someone who will truly support your efforts. Some friends and family members just do not believe in possibilities and in you making a big leap forward. So don’t talk to them about your plans and dreams. Those particular individuals are “energy-drainers” and do not let them near your dreams.
However, other individuals could support you and help you make dreams come true. For example, when I coach graduate students in how to express an “elevator speech” (brief words about who you are), I invite them to say something like:
“Hi, I’m Susan Ironhart. I’m currently completing a degree in animation at [school name]. I’m looking for an animator position at Pixar or Weta Digital. Ultimately, I want to direct an animated feature
. I best known for putting in small touches that really bring the character alive. What’s one of your favorite animated films?”
The idea is to share with someone, perhaps a top person in your industry, what your ultimate goal is. Many top professionals see themselves in ambitious young people just starting out. And they “pay it forward” by serving in some way like a mentor for someone who knows what she wants and is taking steps forward.
3. Nurture your path
If you nurture a garden, you make sure to get rid of weeds, and you provide nutrients for the soil. We can apply this metaphor to your lifepath of making dreams come true. I began this article with the phrase: Reward Yourself with a Special Gift. A great gift for yourself is a life of adventure and taking appropriate risks. Steve Alten sold his used car and hired a great editor to work on his manuscript for his novel Meg. That’s what I call nurturing your path. He nurtured his work and gained coaching to become a better writer. By the way, Meg became the first in a series of four (so far) bestselling books.
I invite you to nurture your path.
Cast yourself.
And consider a special gift for yourself as not just something material.
What you want is to feel good. Be sure to set up valuable experiences for yourself.
I recall an author talking about how he and his wife may not have had lots of cash to give things to their children. Instead, they made sure to provide a lot of uplifting experiences.
Give yourself the special gift of taking some steps forward on your unique, positive and hopeful path to making your dreams come true.
Warmly,
Tom
Author of 11 books (with free chapters on Amazon.com )
P.S. Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever with a huge dose of inspiration with Tom Marcoux’s books:
Books to help you strengthen yourself:
1) New! Darkest Secrets of Film Directing: How Successful Film Directors Overcome Hidden Traps
2) Darkest Secrets of Persuasion and Seduction Masters: How to Protect Yourself and Turn the Power to Good
3) Darkest Secrets of Negotiation Masters: How to Protect Yourself, Overcome Intimidation, Get Stronger, and Turn the Power to Good
4) Darkest Secrets of Spiritual Seduction Masters: How to Protect Yourself, Boost Your Psychological Immune System and Strengthen Your Spirit
5) Darkest Secrets of the Film and Television Industry Every Actor Should Know: A Film Director and Actor Reveals Secrets for Your Acting, Auditions, Movie Roles and Self-Promotion
Free chapters of the above books at Amazon.com
* * * * * * *
Nothing Can Stop You This Year: How to Unleash Your Hidden Power to Persuade Well, Get More Done, Gain Sudden Profits, Command Intuition and Feel Great – free chapter at http://bit.ly/8zQywm
* 10 Seconds to Wealth: Master the Moment using Your Divine Giftsnow available on Amazon.com at http://amzn.to/gDub2e [See a video about 10 Seconds to Wealth at YouTube.com
Do you really want to connect with someone important? (a friend, a loved one, a job interviewer, a supervisor). See a free chapter:
Be Heard and Be Trusted:
How You Can Use Secrets of the Greatest Communicators to Get What You Want, 3rd edition – free chapter at http://bit.ly/8H0rOO
P.P.S. Get a Free Special Report “9 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid . . . and 9 Surefire Solutions for Your Next Speech”
and learn the secrets Tom Marcoux, America’s Communication Coach, provides for CEOs, Business Owners, and Graduate Students Click for Your Free Report
Tom Marcoux
CEO,
America’s Communication Coach
Author of
Truth No One Will Tell You: How to Feed Your Soul, Save a Business, or Get a Job During an Economic Crisis — free chapter at http://bit.ly/8RTRk5
Source: http://beheardandbetrusted.com/2012/02/27/reward-yourself-with-a-special-gift/
