Hey there, hero!

Looking back at when you were just starting out with something can be heartwarming and lovely as you reflect on how far you’ve come.

Or, it can be regretful and cringeworthy, as you think about the rookie mistakes you might have made.

My answer was a simple one - I spent too much on very expensive potential solutions: on gear, software, courses - and I doubt I was ready for any of it, because I didn’t have the preparation needed to understand how to benefit from some of those “solutions.”

I didn’t know what I didn’t know, and I didn’t understand how to take expert advantage of what I had.

So, my mistake was to overspend when I didn’t have to. That was me.

What about you? What would you do if you could start all over from scratch? Let me know in the comments below.

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Hey there, hero!

Sometimes, the most casual comments can be the most powerful.

The moments of conversation that are the least charged can sometimes be monumental.

I had one of those moments in a recent co-working session with Coach Trevor Algatt (long time collab and member of the VOHeroes and Narrate Your Own Book coaching squad).

And I have a sneaking suspicion that what he had to say (about a...bag) might just land with a bang for you as well.

What’s been the most casual takeaway from a conversation you can remember? Something that was tossed toward you quietly, but was something life-changing? Let me know in the comments below.

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Hey there, hero!

We’re a few years in on the AI onslaught.

No doubt, you have had thoughts on this, both as an artist and as a lover of art.

And, I’d be surprised if your thoughts haven’t changed and become more informed and nuanced over the years.

I’d love to know what those thoughts currently are.

Scroll down and let me know how you currently view AI and synthetic media when it comes to your work as an artist…as well as your enjoyment and consumption of art.

Some thought starters:

- Do you feel at risk of being replaced by AI?

- Do you use AI tools? If so, do you feel any guilt at using those tools?

- Do you even realize when AI is being used in the audio, video or text of the content you consume?

- What does the future hold? What are your biggest AI concerns?

Let me know in the comments below.

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Hey there, hero!

So there’s that thing you don’t want to do.

That task that seems insurmountable, that conversation that seems uncomfortable, that project that seems confusing and messy.

So you put it off.

What do you tell yourself to justify your procrastination?

It’s OK…sometimes there’s a really good reason to delay things.

And sometimes…there’s just avoidance. And maybe, even fear.

What are the different common things you tell yourself? How does your reasoning change, and stay healthy? Let me know in the comments below.

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...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
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Hey there, hero!

Along the lines of what I've mentioned in the past, the rules change as our journey progresses, a hiker once said a version of the title of this episode.

The scenery is going to be different as you move through your trek.

The same thing happens for us as writers, actors and voice talent.

You start off with a set of rules and scenery as a beginner that will be very different from the set of rules and scenery you'll be following and see as you get better and better at what you do.

Have you experienced that? Let me know in the comments below.

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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/

...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

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Hey there, hero!

Sometimes, it’s not just A or B, one or the other.

You can often be presented with and virtually frozen in place by a stunning and varied array of options in life, and if you’re confused by all the choices, that overwhelm can be paralyzing.

We can spend so much time trying to be safe…to be correct…to make no mistakes. And that can lead to not making any choice at all.

Think of all the things you might have missed in life by inaction, the interesting twists and turns your life has had, and remember that when you feel frozen by the overwhelm.

And know that very few choices are permanent - almost all can be adjusted, changed, reviewed and improved.

But only if you take action. Only if you actually make a choice.

How do you overcome the need to be sure? How do you choose when the choices are overwhelming? Let me know in the comments below.

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...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
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Hey there, hero!

“Return to the breath.”

It’s a common phrase that helps you get back to your center when you’re meditating or doing any sort of calming technique.

We self correct when driving as well - watching the wheel, making gentle movements on the wheel to stay in our lane.

And we can use this minor adjustment technique in other areas in life, including staying on task as we move through the day, and staying gracefully focused on our task list…

…as opposed to all the email/social media/TV/anything-other-than-work distractions we can be taken off track with.

Just knowing that you can simply say it out loud when you…notice…you’re distracted can help you get back on track.

How do you keep yourself quietly on task? What do you do when you’re distracted? Let me know in the comments below.

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...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
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https://acxmasterclass.com/

...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/

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Hey there, hero!

I just want to take a moment to tell you how grateful I am to be a part of your journey, and to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your storytelling support crew.

That’s pretty much it. I’m just thankful.

And here’s a link to Kindra Hall’s Stories That Stick (I highly recommend this audiobook - she’s amazing and will also make you a better storyteller):

https://amzn.to/45s4yrg

Thoughts on all this? Let me know in the comments below.

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Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you...

...become a VO talent (or a more successful one):
https://voheroes.com/start

...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):
https://acxmasterclass.com/

...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):
https://narrateyourownbook.com/

...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):
https://mikesock.com/

...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):
https://rehearsal.pro/

...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:
https://audiocupcake.com/

The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:

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