The other day I was reading this article on Unclutterer (for the full article…click here.) and it really struck a chord. In the extremely competitive business that is acting…auditions anyone?… how often do we feel the need to best others? To look better, perform better, act better, prepare better…basically BE better? 
I knew an actress that wouldnt go to auditions unless she had atleast 2 weeks to prepare for an audition because she said only if she had that much time could she walk in feeling like she would be the best! I believe in going in prepared, but that just seems like she is missing alot of great opportunities. Something most actors cant afford to do. Another guy I knew quit class when he saw some of the other students were much better or talented than him. And the examples pile on. Is it self sabotage? Are we such over-achievers that we are willing to quit if confronted with someone better?
The best thing (the only in fact) you can do is be YOUR BEST without comparing yourself to others, because the truth is…there’s always going to be someone better, more talented, better looking, or whatever MORE than you. But that doesnt necessarily mean they will be more successful. If not, every talented young actor out there would be working and we all know thats not the case. Be smart. Thats the best advice I can think of in this business. Know yourself and learn how to improve and SELL yourself to your own advantage. If you find "your place" in the ndustry (or even create it) then you wont need to be better than others, just the best yourself.
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