I have been reading a book by Scott Ginsberg Called “Make a Name For Yourself”. I really love Scott’s Stuff, and his blog is terrific.
In his book, he gives several great tips on ‘Making a Name for Your self’…(hence the name of the book).
I just read tip 10, and it led to this post. Here it is:
Become a Student of Success
Study how people have become “successful”. Tips, strategies, methods, etc. Don’t copy them, but look for ideas you can apply to your life.
He suggests reading books, Googling information, keeping track of successes and failures, and last but not least, Interviewing people.
Cool.
No better way to get people to answer questions and spark a conversation than on the blog!
Here are the questions Scott suggests to ask (modified a bit for VO Work)
1. What habits have enabled you to become successful?
2. What habits have blocked you from success?
3. What advice would you give a young VO professional?
4. Whats the best book(s) you have read to help you become successful at what you do?
Obviously “Success” looks different for different people. But I would love to hear your thoughts.
I am specifically going to tag Bob, Joe, Kara, Bobbin, and Peter to get the conversation started!!!!
I would love to learn from you guys n gals! And anyone else who wants to get in on the conversation!!!
16 responses so far ↓
Success « The Blography of Joe The Voice Guy // March 21, 2008 at 2:04 pm |
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The Voiceover Boblog // March 24, 2008 at 4:10 am |
A student of success
Stu Gray has tagged me, asking for some insights into success. Specifically he’s asked the following questions.
1. What habits have enabled you to become successful?
First, persistence. No one wins if they quit. Second, not being afraid to ask qu…
Persistence, Turning Fear on its Head and The Velveteen Rabbit « The Creative Mouthpiece // March 24, 2008 at 6:21 pm |
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Kara Edwards // April 14, 2008 at 2:20 pm |
Stu- this was fun! My responses are on my blog:
http://karaedwardsvo.blogspot.com/2008/04/student-of-success.html
Thanks for including me!
Kara
Consistency, A Thick Skin and Continuous Learning « The Creative Mouthpiece // April 14, 2008 at 3:07 pm |
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stugray // April 14, 2008 at 3:11 pm |
Kara –
Thanks for taking the time to post!! GREAT STUFF!
Stu
Bobbin Beam // April 14, 2008 at 6:06 pm |
Hi Stu,
Excellent topic. I just received your email this morning on this, and will be publishing my thoughts from the perpective of being a voice talent at my blog shortly. Thank you for tagging me. Now you’re it!
Best,
Bobbin Beam, Voice Actress
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