BREAKALEGG » FAME http://www.breakalegg.com Behind the Scenes or In Front of the Camera...a Site for Film Industry Professionals. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:18:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE YOUNG AND TRYING TO GET TO THE TOP http://www.breakalegg.com/2009/04/22/things-you-need-to-know-if-you-are-young-and-trying-to-get-to-the-top/ http://www.breakalegg.com/2009/04/22/things-you-need-to-know-if-you-are-young-and-trying-to-get-to-the-top/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:42:31 +0000 Admin http://www.breakalegg.com/?p=1075 <br />Gen Yers are often ridiculed for their desire to get to the top fast. Most of us feel, however, that there is nothing wrong with being young and ambitious. But, if you’re making the choice to be on the fast track, be prepared; it’s not all fun and games:

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Gen Yers are often ridiculed for their desire to get to the top fast. Most of us feel, however, that there is nothing wrong with being young and ambitious. But, if you’re making the choice to be on the fast track, be prepared; it’s not all fun and games:

1. It’s not easy to be on top.

Sometimes it’s easy to look at those above you and think “What an idiot! I could do so much better than them.”  or “I would never make this choice if I had the chances such and such actor has.” Well, maybe you could, but there’s probably a lot more to the situation that you don’t know. (Of course, it’s also possible that they are really are idiots.) Being on top means making tough choices. They  have to make a lot of tough decisions, including: hiring, firing, compensation, reputation; while also dealing with issues such as budgets, profits, crisis control, and a whole lot more.  Not to mention the fact that your every mistake will be seen publicly, your intimacy will be non existent, and you will be much more scrutinized. THICK SKIN is a must.

2. You’ll need a solid footing to make your way up there.

Wherever you want to get, you won’t get there alone. Before you go anywhere, make strong support network:

  • Your mentors. Get at least two mentors – one inside the acting/showbiz world, and one completely outside. You’ll be thankful you have them later on.
  • Your fans. I dont mean real fans who want your autograph. I mean people inside the biz who admire your talent. If you’re on your way to the top, you’ve probably earned the respect of quite a few of your co-workers. It’s best to know  who your fans are so they can help with your journey.

3. There is such a thing as getting to the top too quickly.

If you’re unprepared, this could devastate your chances at future success, especially in this industry. Make sure you’re ready and stay ready by:

  • Reading up. Staying on top of your industry and role will be important to your success. Theres plenty of resources such as books, magazines, newspapers and ofcourse blogs like BREAKALEGG to help you.
  • Staying educated. Sign up to as many courses, workshops or schools as your pockets allow. Also do courses on whatever skills you may lack but want.  Check out some at your city or online.
  • Asking others. In Stumbling on Happiness, Daniel Gilbert, claims that the most reliable way for people to know what to expect is to ask others who have been in the same situation. Seek out those who have taken the fast track before and find out what they went through. What do they wish they knew before setting out on the journey? What would they do the same? Differently?

4. People will treat you differently.<br />

Once you get there, one thing may become apparent to you – It’s lonely. If you’ve taken the advice from #2, you might not experience this as much. However, a lot of young starlets notice little things, like their peers no longer want to eat lunch with them.

Here are a few tips to deal with this:

  • Give your co-workers a chance to digest your newfound position.
  • Don’t gloat or abuse your power. (Ever.)
  • Let others know that you’re still a “member of the team”, willing to learn like them,  and their interests are your interests.

5. Some people won’t like it.

While many, many people have to deal with envy at work, the young and ambitious actors can be a strong target. Again, if you’ve set the stage, your sudden (or even gradual) ascent to the top may not be a shock to your fellow actors or friends. However, no amount of preparation can prepare for the full range of human emotions your success might provoke.

In the most recent issue of Psychology Today, Judith Sills, Ph.D. in “When Green is Mean,” says “Envy is almost universally provoked by exceptional achievement.” She goes on to talk about her co-workers “sniping, cold, and critical” reaction to a best-selling book she wrote and how she was not prepared for that kind of reaction.

Whether it’s envy, sadness, anger, or a different emotion altogether, be prepared to accept that not everyone will be your fan. (Don’t worry – you’ll have plenty who will be your fans, too.)

Article by Angela

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