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Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:12:30 -0800

I love this, David. I’m somehow reminded of a portion of my dear friend Stephen McKinley Henderson’s commencement address at Juilliard a few years back: “More than ever you must be freed by technique to discover and innovate, balancing precision and passion. Don’t get it right, get it true.”

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. They say that the old sayings are the best. And the one I’m sharing with you today is from the turn of the 20th century. It is still powerful, and very very important […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:26:36 -0800

David. I can say that when I have had occasional accessing or usingVOHeroes or Rehearsal Pro, I have been so impressed by your almost immediate responses to my e-mails and the promptness with which the issues have been addressed and remedied. You are absolutely correct in your response to the Jennifer! Thank you for all you do!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. It’s easy to toss out a critical review. This has only happened to me a couple of times, but it’s destructive…and you might not be aware that it is. I’m talking […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:51:36 -0800

This sequence of four videos is golden, David, and are resonating with me. What’s stopping me? Over a long career I’ve had my share of successes and failures, but somehow the failures often seem to carry more weight. In thinking about it, what very often stops me is that fear of failure and disappointment. Intellectually, I know that “failure”… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. We’ve taken a look at a process to help you get unstuck. To get from where you are to where you want to be. To move toward success. One last question. What’s […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:38:06 -0800

Wow! Extremely thought-provoking, David. Thank you!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. We talked in recent videos about the NLP outcome frame, a way of helping yourself get unstuck. The first question to ask yourself is “what do I want?” The […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:43:41 -0800

Thank you for this David. And just to note, I actually just asked you for help with something and your quick response and resolution was much appreciated! So thank you for that and for all you do! Best wishes for a happy, healthy, successful year to come!!!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. It can be extraordinarily satisfying to figure something out on your own. But if you need help, there’s one feeling you don’t need to feel. I’m here today to insist […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:04:59 -0800

A “friend,” and occasional colleague has on several occasions (wittingly or unwittingly made remarks in front of me and in the company of others in the business that have undercut my professional reputation and relationships. In addition, every conversation devolves into a monologue about his latest audition, callback, job, or… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I want to concentrate over the last videos I do in this series about things you can safely get rid of. It’s kind of the “do less of what doesn’t [work]” part of […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:21:12 -0800

This is fascinating, David. As an ex psychiatric nurse, I’m struck by the overlap of NLP and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. We talked in a recent video about the NLP outcome frame, a way of looking at getting unstuck. The first question to ask yourself is “what do I want?” The second […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:03:47 -0800

Such a seemingly simple question…but one that can open one up to intense self-examination. Thank you, David!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I’ve been trained in neurolinguistic programming, or NLP. I took several years of it, reached the master level, and have found it to be really helpful in terms of […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:40:54 -0700

Yet another inspiring post, David. Your heartfelt response is wonderful to experience. Although not a Pro member yet (it is definitely on my to do list as soon as certain elements fall into place…) I am a devotee of your posts, and am continually wowed by your expertise, commitment, and your generosity of spirit. So thank you!!!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. Short and sweet today. I’m so proud of the community we’ve created. I just want to brag on them for a few minutes. Hope you’ll understand. And maybe follow […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:33:42 -0700

These are such wonderful videos, David….and I’d love to hear the burst pipes story…

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. Earlier in the year, the AMA (Ask Me Anything) I did was really well received and was lots of fun. So, I thought, let’s do it again! And you came through with lots […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 18:50:44 -0700

I usually say that I’m and actor and that I still maintain my license as a registered nurse. That generally sparks a cascade of conversation

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I wanted to share with you one last networking tip that wasn’t in the MOO blog post I’ve been dissecting over the last few videos. And it’s how to come up with what […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 14:46:13 -0700

I like asking, “So what are some things that you’re passionate about?”

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. More of those MOO tips they wrote about recently to help people who hate networking to network. After the introduction, and the name-remembering, what do you […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 19:56:54 -0700

I’m glad I’m here as well, David. Your insights are spot on! Hearty thanks!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. Those TED talks. They are, more often than not, downright inspirational. I watched on recently that had a “how to make things better” point that, all by itself, […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 19:49:49 -0700

Reminds me of the old saw, “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and confirm it…”

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I just watched Ta-Nehisi Coates, the African-American writer, take questions after speaking at an event, and he frequently said that he doesn’t know enough or doesn’t […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 20:21:36 -0700

My beloved long-time acting teacher, Michael Howard says, “The road to fulfillment of an aesthetic idea is paved with failures…True, it is the fear of failure, not the failure itself which is the enemy. In a larger sense, the artist must hold to her commitment to a theatrically unusual, startling, productive idea, even if it is greeted… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I had a chance to teach the Getting Started in Voice Over class, live, here in LA at The Groundlings, the home of many SNL stars and a legendary improv and […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:02:03 -0700

I tend to listen to both, although “away’ language can at times seem like negative reinforcement . As a sidelight, and FYI, I was a psychiatric nurse for years (working on a high security locked mental health unit). In my interactions with patients, I found that “toward” language seemed to be much more effective in helping them to a more positive place…

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. People respond differently to “toward” language than they do to “away from” language. So I’m going to try to cover everyone that ever watches this […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:30:32 -0700

Thank YOU, David, for all you do!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. Every so often – the tech gets the best of me. When we switched over to having these videos published on VOHeroes instead of the old site, there was a glitch, and […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:27:15 -0700

Excellent advice, David. Although this is ingrained in me for my work as a stage actor, as a newbie to voiceover (and upon further reflection) I have sometimes found myself cutting corners, so to speak, in order to just get the copy out…Thank you for the reminder.

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. If you’ve studied with me, you may have heard me remind you to ask yourself what your role is in your production (who are you), and to describe your audience of one […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 18:19:55 -0700

I would say to myself, “You are an actor. Do your prep work on this copy as you would for any role. And remember, the microphone is like a magnifying glass…you don’t have to do so much. Inhabit the role, be conversational about it…”

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. In a couple of weeks, we’re going to officially launch the VOHeroes.com website and its new curriculum and offerings to the world. Leading up to that, I’m going to […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 22:12:02 -0700

My feeling is that you are in a couples therapy session with the therapist in front and your lover/abuser to your right. The fact that you are somewhat hesitant to use the word “sex” might be an indication that you are not actually comfortable discussing that aspect of your relationship – there could be a number of reasons for that. You… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I had a great opportunity today to put to use the idea of personal menus and top choices that we had looked at in a previous video. And I was able to apply that to […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:39:37 -0700

I love this, David! Sometimes it’s easy to become overwhelmed when charting a new course, but focussing on making incremental progress is so important (and encouraging). Thank you!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. You’ve heard of stopping on a dime. You’ve heard of getting off that dime. I’m here to tell you that getting off the dime, moving over to the quarter, and then on to […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:39:33 -0700

This is such a compelling topic, David. I can think of two associates of mine, similar to me in type, both of whom have had significant recent success. One of these men is a sweet, generous, wonderful actor, who is currently doing a phenomenal project that will take him through at least the rest of this year. I revel in his success! the other… Read more

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I wonder if you’re like me…that occasionally, you might find yourself with little pangs of jealousy when someone in your circle enjoys a big win. It doesn’t happen to […]

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:39:29 -0700

Great point!

Eric Brooks posted a new activity comment

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:39:07 -0700

This is such an important perspective to have and maintain, David. Difficult at times, but so necessary in order to be able to survive in this business. Thank you!!

In reply to - David H. Lawrence XVII posted a new post. I just got back from both an on-camera audition, and a very rare in-studio audition. Like…there’s a sun and stuff. In both cases, I was going in for the umpteenth […]