START AGAIN MONDAY

Behave Like a Pro

Principle #3: Try behave in a way which helps you sleep proudly

A helpful goal is one which reveals clear and immediate actions

It takes the imaginative future and brings it into the present

Using last weeks exercise: My Beautiful Day (https://www.michaelsheasby.com/sam-jul-12) 

We are going to ask ourselves one question…

“How does that version of me behave?”

Simple

The industry will reflect your behaviour

It can act like a mirror 

And sometimes we won’t like what we see in the mirror

Most actors will let their behaviour be dictated by the industry

Make the choice to go first

Real pros don’t wait for permission or a pay check to behave the way they want

So lets remove the “when I / then I”

(“When I get the big Netflix gig, then I will behave like a pro”)

Exercise: Behaviour 

Step #1: Allocate some private, uninterrupted time to scribble

Step #2: Paper, Pencil, Music maybe? 

Step #3: With reference to My Beautiful Day - Ask yourself: “How does that version of me behave?”

What action do they take?

What choices do they make?

What sacrifices do they make

What decisions do they make?

What difficult conversations do they have?

What habits do they have?

What rituals do they have?

Try keep this exercise as free flowing as possible

No editing or judging

Just write until you let it all out

Let it surprise you

Let it flow wherever it goes 

Step #4: Action

Choose 1-3 of the behaviours you have scribbled

Apply them now

If that means putting it in the calendar

Sending that email 

Paying for it upfront

Whatever it is… do it now

I’ll give some examples

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with some artists at the top of our field

Here are some of the behaviours I witnessed which inspired me to make some changes

They rock up on time

They know their lines

They greet people will kindness

They are ruthless about their 30 seconds before a take

They give everything in-between “action” & “cut”

They continue to study and learn with great mentors and coaches 

They take their time

They are honest, even when its uncomfortable to do so

They have the difficult conversations

They stay hydrated 

They ask for help

They know their worth 

They speak their truth

They protect their character

They play

They understand their characters function within the story

They are able to switch their focus on and off 

They work hard, and they rest hard

They treat themselves with self care 

They take care of their health 

They take care of their wealth 

They know everyones name on set

They give themselves permission to feel what they are feeling

They keep going

Etc etc etc

Im curious what behaviour you have witnessed which has inspired you?

so…

Set yourself up to win

Have a brainstorm of how your best self behaves

Then try behave that way 

And slowly begin to feel your spine grow taller 

(Side note: There is a reason I have included the word try)

Hope this helps 

x

Sheasby 

P.s. Let me know how it goes ;)

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