13217: Amateur? Professional? Being Both Might Be Best.

Hey there, hero!

It’s a lovely day when you’re recognized as a professional at what you do.

You likely get paid. You get respect from your peers. You feel accomplished.

But moving from amateur to pro can feel like you’re leaving something behind.

It just might be…love.

I think I can help you bridge the gap between what you gain and what you lose when you make the leap to pro.

If you’ve already “gone pro,” what do you miss? If you are still an amateur, what do you value about the journey and where you are? Let me know in the comments below.

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  1. Great article, David!
    My wife retired a year ago, and people keep asking me, “When will you retire?” My answer? Never! Why should I stop doing what I love the most?
    There are even auditions I know I won’t submit, but sometimes the script is so cool or challenging that I just have to take a crack at it. And I walk out of the booth with a big smile on my face.
    We are blessed to be able to do this, and even if you don’t particularly enjoy the paperwork or networking, it’s all part of this wonderful journey we’re on. Hire an assistant, find a way to make it fun, ask your spouse to help—but never lose sight of this unique opportunity.
    Stop the negative thinking and focus on the marvelous feeling of never wanting to retire.

  2. Oh David, I love what you say in this podcast.
    For me, I know for certain that I am a better performer, director, writer, singer when I put the stress of being a “professional” aside and allow myself to love what I’m doing- and enjoy it completely.
    Years ago, when I started into the profession, I never really worried about impressing anyone or allowing the stress of having to earn money interrupt my joy of creating. And the jobs came to me, one I didn’t even audition for. The director saw me as a singing/dancing server at the dinner theatre in Toledo, OH and cast me in Godspell. A show I would tour in; off and on for 2 years; and go on to direct twice.
    Much of what I have gotten back to since I met up with you and VO Heroes is the me that just enjoys being me, creating characters, telling stories and having fun. I like being me and I thank you for the gift of showing me the way back to me.