Motivation
2008
'LIVING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONES'
Courtesy of Rosemary Chileshe - Zambia's own Award Winning Beauty Queen through charitable causes and founder of The Roc Foundation (Aimed at raising HIV/AIDS Awareness).
Dear readers, Are you living in your comfort zones? It did not take me long to choose a title for my article, however I took some time in covering my research because this article in an area close to my heart. Like many of you, I also get caught up in 'Living in My Comfort Zones', It is however fundamental that we realise the backbone of why we choose to live in comfort zones and why we stay there.
Over time we collect a set of habits or characteristics that around us, the ones that 'trap us' in a zone of supposed comfort, the ones that are way below what our potential would allow us to attain and pretty soon, such habits become a ruler of our mind, they fall below the level of our awareness. A key point to note is that, these habits will still determine what we can or cannot do and what we cannot even bring ourselves to try. For as long as we let these habits rule us, we will be trapped in areas of familiarity, simplicity, no room for new adventures for the fear of the unknown.
A common area is that, we all have a negative voice in our head, which stops us from taking risks. How do we overcome that? If we start by doing something new for the first time, stepping into the unknown, we will experience some form of change, we should take pride of that accomplishment as it will draw us a step closer to realising our full capacity.
One benefit of coming out of our comfort zone is that we will reach our full potential in any capacity. If you as an individual, recognise you are in your comfort zone and you want to get out of it, here are a few tips:
Start as you mean to go on, take your time and start by making changes in your everyday life activities:
Get into an area of your everyday activity, be it work, school etc by using a different way. i.e., if driving or walking, try a different route.
Rearrange / update your wardrobe, an area you have kept the same for a while.
Learn something new, if you are thinking of a change of career, start investing towards that change, visualise doing what you want and being where you want. Start a course to update your skill capacity.
Recognise that fear is the greatest threat to us. Once you have slipped into your comfort zone, you stay there, attempting to avoid any feeling of fear or anxiety. Your fears hold you back from most of what is possible for you.
Research has proven that the positive side of fear is love, starting with self love or self esteem and that is the way out. There is a opposite relationship between self esteem and fears of all kinds, the more you like and appreciate yourself, the less you fear failure and rejection, the more you are willing to reach out and take the risks that will lead you on to success and happiness, the more wiling you are to take the actions that drives you out of your comfort zone and towards the achievement of your real goals and desires.
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DECEMBER 2007
'THE POWER IS WITHIN YOU'
Exclusively from - info@rosemarychileshe.com
Dear readers;
Writing this column comes in light of the overwhelming requests and queries I receive via this website - www.rosemarychileshe.com be it, to help someone realise their dream, to provide guidance or give directions so that, for those following my work, they too, can experience what I have experienced.
I want to highlight that there are no complicated answers or hidden ways to achieving anything in life, hence my sub-heading - 'THE POWER IS WITHIN YOU'
Have you ever sat back and dreamt you would be amongst the stars, living it large? The list could go on…a question I want to put to you is…..'what is keeping you from living a bold, outrageous, rich life?' A few answers to start you off:
1.One of our biggest downfall is not realising the potential we have, such potential so unique and individually in our own grasp!
2.One key factor behind this, is that most people do not feel they have what it takes or are worthy of success, if at all any.
Let me analyse one scenario, how many of us have set a goal for ourselves, we become passionate about it, it becomes a brainchild of our own but yet, within a short period of that excitement we get sidetracked with something else, another big idea or just become still and stop doing the things we know we need to do to accomplish our goals? Is this a case of inability? Are we in need of life coaching?
One answer I live by is a simple 'NO', if anything, it becomes an aspect of fear. I am of great belief that it is within our inner self to let go of FEAR. Let yourself try your idea, you will never know what result will come from that. If you fail, that is okay, it is more preparation for your next task or the next stage of that same idea and if you succeed, fantastic!, prepare to elevate, climb the ladder, be on route to your goal! do your next project more justice, be your own critic, do not let onlookers be the judge of you, only God, our heavenly father has that role.
Our heavenly father called us to live extraordinary lives. This means 'out of or beyond common or normal'. YOU WERE BORN TO PROSPER, pray for everything you seek, believe it and give your thanks always, your heart shall be as you desire. My one time favourite belief, YOU WERE BORN TO BE BLESSED, THEREFORE BE BLESSING TO OTHERS!
Are you open to a new way of thinking?
Here is my definition of 'living a rich life' Living a rich life is not based on material things, though material is certainly a part of the rich life, however this is not the only part. 'If you do not take time out to think about this, the material part of life can actually keep you from the kind of life that makes you truly RICH!' Living a rich life is in the mind. It is a self aspect of how you view and truly see yourself and those around you, what you believe, what you think about, and how you behave. In a nutshell, living a RICH life is about BEING you, realising your full potential, taking time out to assess your actual worth and praising God always, all blessings come from above, from him who gives and equally takes what is rightly his! A person who is living a RICH life is in tune with their wisdom, their intuition, THE POWER WITHIN themselves, their purpose, and they realise their ability to have a powerful influence and make a positive change in the world! Through taking time out to realise where their heart desires and are willing to work for their dream, goal etc.. they become aware of the abundant opportunities around them and through the power within themselves, they attract all successes, they live a rich life! - further info - www.rosemarychileshe.com
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OCTOBER 2007
Courtesy of MUBITA NAWA - 5 STEPS TO SET YOUR LIFE ON FIRE!
BE AGGRESSIVE
This world is full of selfish as well as selfless people. But usually the selfish tend to win while the selfless go last. The time has come for you to be aggressive. Why do you always let people skip the line while you sit there quietly? Why do you go down without a fight? No need to be nasty but at least fight. "I would rather loose a fight knowing I gave it my all than lose without a fight".
DO MORE
What ever you do, do more.
Not necessarily quantitatively, but qualitatively. Do more. In the words of Dr. David Schwartz, buy less clothes but buy quality clothes. They will last longer and you will enjoy them better.
Do more. Give life your all at all times.
SET OTHERS ON FIRE
Forget Mississippi Burning, this is you burning. This is you being engulfed in passion, desire, love, affection and bliss for life.
"I am talking about a vitality that has been rejuvenated by and unquenchable ambition for excellence2.With such and inner glow, you have no option but to burn any and everything and everyone that crosses your path.
Set people on fire. Challenge standards wherever you go. Watch the world burn.
ENJOY EVERYTHING
Whatever you do in life, enjoy it. Even if it were punishment enjoy it. Pleasure, enjoy it. Bad times, enjoy them because they do not last long. Hallelujah someone. Enjoy the process of enjoying life. For it is such pleasures that ultimately gratify all our inner desires.
GO OUT WITH A BANG
The greatest way to leave a place is to leave a foot print. "When we were kids, we used to write in toilets, buses, public places" Yet there is a thread of nobility in all that. We did that because human beings have a desire to impact any place they go to, negatively or positively.
What about you? What are you doing to leave and indelible impression on people. Make sure you always do something to impact people. People should go home saying, I have never met someone like that you.
You may not speak to everyone, or marry everyone, or attend class with everyone. But those you are married to, those you speak with, those with whom you encounter, may there minds be impacted by the greatness in you. May the guard at the bank remember you. May the architect at the local council remember you. May the judge remember you. May your spouse and children remember you.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I can continue writing. But I feel you get my point". Go out there and set the world on fire. You do it by setting your life on fire first. You set it on fire one thought at a time, one action at a time, one smile at a time. You do it one second at a time. All that this world needs is a should running alight.
Mubita C. Nawa, DipM ACIM
CEO & President
Why Not? Motivational Speakers
P.O.Box 540012, Grand Prairie TX U.S.A 75054
http://www.mubitanawa.com
JULY 2007
GOD HAS KEPT ME HERE FOR A REASON
I survived because He has a plan for me. All my bad relationships, the consequences, the hard times, the sad times, the death of my loved ones, the backstabbing from my friends, the negative thoughts, or the lack of support; I made it because I am blessed!
I release and let go of all past hurts, misunderstandings and grudges because I am abundantly blessed! I recognize them as the illusions they are, and sent from the enemy to kill my spirit, steal my joy, and destroy my faith; For God is all there is. All else is a lie!
Now give yourself a hug, wipe your tears away and walk in victory!!!!!!!! I love you, but more appropriately God loves you BEST! Be blessed and know that you are at one with THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD! And may the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.
Now since you are a true child of God, you know that with every blessing, a blessing is required! So be a blessing to another, by passing this on.
Be Blessed "The Will of GOD will never take you where the GRACE of GOD will not protect you.
Genesis 31:49. Amen!
JUNE 2007
FASHION WORLD
"The glamour of modelling can all be an illusion ... Swanky parties? Free clothes? Luxury gifts? Mingling with high profile celebs? Living a jet set life style with enormous pay cheques and a beautiful house"... Stop right there and think again! There are so many stereotypes regarding modelling and these are just a few. Only a minority of models reach these dizzying heights. Being a Fashion model, you will be expected to attend `castings´ on days when you do not have a job booked. Depending on the time of year and how the fashion calendar is planned out you could find yourself attending anything from 3 to 40 castings a day. PICTURE THE SCENE: a model standing in the street with a road map trying to locate his/her next casting. That will probably be you.
All models are SELF-EMPLOYED, even if you belong to an agency, and being free-lance entails the responsibility of behaving professionally and presenting yourself in the correct manner to clients. This means no drinking or partying the night before your shoot - smoking, downing shots and missing valuable sleep will play havoc with your skin.
The pressure does not end there. Once you have arrived at a casting you are competing with every other model invited to attend. COMPETITION IS FIERCE - it´s not about making friends in this industry.
PUNCTUALITY is one of the keys to success if you want to be a model; the fashion industry does not tolerate lateness. It´s a business that doesn´t stop for anybody. You can be drop dead gorgeous, but if you are unprofessional and turn up late for your casting, the bad impression left will result in not being booked for the casting.
The market for modelling in the UK is undoubtedly huge, but take note that the industry itself is not so big. Make sure that you are polite and courteous at all times and approach clients in the right manner.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE LASTING. This industry is structured like a grape vine If you are rude and arrogant word will get round, making it so much more difficult for you to find a job.
HOW TO FIND THE CORRECT AGENCY?
To gain the media exposure that you need to be seen. It is not it easy looking for the right agency because not all of them will like you and take you on.
You can expect rejection aplenty - don´t let it get you down, it´s all part of the game. Sometimes it is simply because you do not have what the agency is looking for, or they may have already someone in the agency whose appearance is similar to yours. An agency will never take a model on to their books who looks like a model they already have! To find the correct agency for you, you need to establish which agencies deal with the particular avenue of modelling that suits YOU. For example, if you have the right traits to be a catwalk model then you need to approach an agency that take on runway models.
It is IMPORTANT to be comfortable with the agency that will be representing you. It could be a life long partnership so you need to be able to communicate freely with everyone that you deal with in the agency. There area lot of agencies in the UK, but I strongly advise that you must check out their reputations. DO YOUR RESEARCH! And the golden rule is never pay any money to agency upfront. Visit the "ModelsConnect" homepage for further advice on how to avoid modelling scams.
FURTHER LESSONS.........
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CASTINGS & `GO SEES´?
A `GO SEE´ is when you visit the photographers who produce your test shots. They are, in a way, like sales calls. You try to sell yourself to the photographer before you have the test shots done.
A 'CASTING' is simply a job interview. They are like open auditions. Once again, you will need to sell yourself. Castings can be nerve-wracking at first, but be prepared to wait and remain courteous and friendly. Clients are after more than just loks, so show them what you´re made of.
The key to making CLIENTS want to work with you... is being in :
TIP TOP CONDITION:
This means being styled to perfection. Self-discipline is an important skill to hone, because even if you are feeling at your worst, you need to look great and absolutely dependable. You must always dress smartly - and accordingly. You must always have your portfolio and extra comp cards with you.
Introduce yourself by name. Do not assume the client will know who you are and do not shake hands unless the interviewer extends his or her hand to you. Wait patiently and refrain from `socialising´ with those around you.
Answer all questions honestly but do not volunteer information, especially if it is irrelevant. Remain polite - no matter how rude the interviewer is. Never take someone´s NEGATIVE ATTITUDE too PERSONALLY. Wait to be asked for your comp cards and portfolio, do not just hand it over.
If offered a job, make sure that you have a pen and paper available to take all the necessary details. Upon termination of the interview, no matter you think it has gone, smile and thank the interviewer for his/her time - then leave.
KEY FACTORS of being a MODEL are that are you have to be THICK-SKINNED and have good lines of communication with your booker. You will always be scrutinised for what you do so LEARN to take CRITICISM, it is from criticism that you LEARN and be STRONGER.
APRIL 2007
HOW TO BUILD UP YOUR PORTFOLIO?
In the modelling industry, portfolio = CV.
Any model knows that a portfolio is the most important investment in his/her career. You need the right portfolio to approach agencies. High street makeover shots are just not good enough. At all costs avoid going to studio makeovers as agencies will decline them.
Every `SUCCESSFUL´ model can build up a portfolio over time, as you take on more jobs. The best way to update your portfolio is to UPDATE it every SIX MONTHS as, of course, you change - your hair might be different, your weight might fluctuate. When you first start to get bookings, it does make sense to keep a second portfolio that will contain your latest photos.
EXPRESSIONS:
In some sense modelling is like acting. You are acting up to the camera, creating a required emotion in front of it.
INTERESTING FACT: "Michael Jackson" mastered the way he dances by practising in front of the mirror. This can be a TIP for you ... after all, practice does, indeed, make perfect. Try and perfect some poses by practising expressions in front of the mirror. MODELS who can ONLY master ONE POSE are LIMITING themselves. Check out magazines and collect some tear sheets - you can always learn form looking at other models.
MARCH 2007
BY SPECIAL REQUEST…..
"The definition of success--To laugh much; to win respect of intelligent persons and the affections of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give one's self; to leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition, to have played and laughed with enthusiasm, and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived--this is to have succeeded." -
BY COMPARISON…..
There are two kinds of failures: those who thought and never did, and those who did and never thought.
ROSEMARY'S view…..SUCCESS should be more identical with happiness THAN with WEALTH, RICHES etc.. Because it is only when you find satisfaction with what you are doing and do not dread facing every new day when your task has to be embarked upon, that you are really successful.
A few SCENARIOS - When you can move in an environment that pleases you, you feel at ease with people / personalities you deal with on a daily base, when you feel loved, cared for, understood and valued in what you do, and you DO NOT have to SWITCH PERSONALITIES from one location to another, THAT is when you have REALLY ATTAINED SUCCESS.
When YOU SEE that you make a DIFFERENCE, if only in ONE PERSON' S LIFE; when you are CONFRONTED with GRATITUDE, not only from others toward you, but FROM your OUTER SELF to YOUR INNER SELF, that is when you are A REAL WINNER!
SUCCESS, therefore, CANNOT BE MEASURED by what radiates FROM A PERSON'S POCKET or MATERIAL COVER, but from what EXCUDES FROM his or her PERSONALITY. YOU can FEEL IT in one's touch, you can HEAR IT in one's voice: in the way ONE SPEAKS, and you can SEE IT in one's eyes. SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE are SELF - ASSURED, know what they want, and GO FOR IT. And what THEY WANT, they SIMPLY DETERMINE WITH FEELING, and NOT WITH WHAT OTHERS DICTATE TO THEM.
So, ROSEMARY ASKS….ARE YOU SUCCESSFUL???
HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?
"Is it working hard and attaining wealth or is it doing something good for someone else or for mankind in general? Can you be successful without truly being happy? To achieve success, you must define it for yourself."
'If your SUCCESS is NOT ON your OWN TERMS, if it LOOKS GOOD to the world but DOES NOT feel GOOD in your HEART, it is NOT SUCCESS at all. There is no one, all-encompassing definition of success because SUCCESS is a RELATIVE concept. SUCCESS, in the ACTION SENSE, is achieving something YOU HAVE SET out to do and WANTED TO DO. But what about the connection between success and happiness? What if what you have accomplished does not bring you true happiness and satisfaction? Are you still successful simply because you completed something?
FEBRUARY 2007
HOW TO WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE SCARED OF YOU!
MUBITA NAWA states.."One of the greatest bosses I have ever worked with is Mr. Sean Smith. Sean is the director of security at The Potters House Church in Dallas Texas. He is a great man. I have not been able to forget him. He is secure, development oriented, people loving, and very professional.
Yet the truth is, we do not always work with people who are that secure or that professional. Often, we do not have a choice who we work with. And half the time, some of the people we share a desk or office with can be very insecure, very frivolous, and very mean.
ROSEMARY, What do you do when you work with someone who is scared of you? What do you do when your boss thinks that you are after his job? Here are some suggested pathways to fulfilled work experiences.
YOU KEEP ON WORKING: I have run so many times in my life I am really tied of running. Many times we quit from one job to another or change departments because some crazy person is insecure. That does not work. You know why it does not work? Because eventually you will run into another insecure person. How long are you going to run? Stand your ground my friend.
BE PROFESSIONAL: People who are insecure set traps for you to fall into. They are counting on you to get frustrated and just snap. If you stick to the professional path, you are beating them at their game. I know it gets hard. But eventually you will win.
PICK YOUR FIGHTS CAREFULLY: If you do not focus on what matters, you will be led into frivolous fights. You will fight about the copy machine, the uniform, the packing space and so many other petty matters. Avoid those traps. What you need to fight for is getting the job done. And also getting your raise and your promotion. Hello someone.
DO NOT SHRINK: Stand tall please. Do not pull any punches. If people are scared of you, they are probably scared of anyone better than them. Stand tall. What we need are leaders who can hire people who are better qualified than they are. We need more people who can let people underneath them to shine without the light being deemed or the rug being pulled off their feet.
TALK: If you are going to go down, then go down with your mouth open. I mean it. Do not be hasty. But if you suspect that there are some undertones in what people do that suggest insecurities, then gather all the evidence and talk. Approach that person. Make an assessment of how you are going to approach them and then do it. You can do it alone or in the presence of another person. Be careful though not to be unprofessional and accusatory. Things can come back and bite you. You may say, "Hey Jim, I just want to schedule a time when you and I can talk about our work environment." Or you may say, "Hey Jane, I have a few concerns that I need you to help me understand. Can I meet with you sometime this week?" If you do not talk and clear matters in life, you will be entangled in the cobwebs of pettiness".
I will leave you with a quote:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond imagination. It is our light more than our darkness which scares us. We ask ourselves - who are we to be brilliant, beautiful, talented, and fabulous. But honestly, who are you to not be so? You are a child of God, small games do not work in this world. For those around us to feel peace, it is not example to make ourselves small. We were born to express the glory of God that lives in us. It is not in some of us, it is in all of us. While we allow our light to shine, we unconsciously give permission for others to do the same. When we liberate ourselves from our own fears, simply our presence may liberate others."
Thank you for reading.
Mubita C. Nawa, DipM ACIM
CEO & President
Why Not? Motivational Speakers
P.O.Box 540012, Grand Prairie TX U.S.A 75054
http://www.mubitanawa.com
BLOW YOUR OWN HORN
ROSEMARY SAYS.....'You are an expert at what you do and what you do is exciting and fulfilling'. If these two things are not true, you would not be doing what you are doing. To be successful, you need to let other people know about your expertise and your enthusiasm and BLOW YOUR OWN HORN. There is nothing wrong with self promotion.
BE A PART OF WORD OF MOUTH
Positive word of mouth is excellent advertising. Word of mouth takes time to build. Why wait for the results of other people talking about what you do, when you have so many positive things to say about it yourself? Contribute to the build-up of positive word of mouth through self promotion.
LEARN TO BRAG ABOUT YOURSELF
Too often we defeat our self promotion efforts by assuming that other people will not be interested in what we do or childhood 'notions' that it is not polite to brag about ourselves and our accomplishments. We need to tell others what we do well and what we are proud of, that is what self promotion is. Doing this will not only make other people aware of our accomplishments and expertise but will shape their perceptions of us.
REACH OUT CONSCIOUSLY TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS
People like successful people. It is very natural for people to admire success or think that success will rub off on them. Successful people draw more clients, success breeds success, however for this process to happen, you have to make a conscious effort to let individuals know about your accomplishments. A few questions to ask yourself- What is it that you are proud of? Like ROSEMARY, have you won an Award? Gained a new skill or accreditation? Done some valuable work for the community? Reflect back over the past couple of years and make a list of accomplishments you are proud of. These are what you are going to let other people know about.
SELF PROMOTION ACTIVITIES
PRACTICE self promotion by speaking and writing about your accomplishments. Add a line about something you are proud of to your email signature and to your stationery. If your accomplishment is an event or an Award, write and send out a press release. If like ROSEMARY, you have a web-site, announce it on your site. Spread the word about your accomplishment or talent by talking about it. Practice bringing it up in conversation. Volunteer to make a presentation to your networking business. Increase your preceived expertsie by appearing on local television or radio programs.
DO NOT DENIGRATE YOURSELF
Many people are their own worst enemy. They belittle their accomplishments when others notice and praise them. When you recieve praise, do you say "THANK YOU" or do you say "OH, IT IS NOTHING, Anyone could have done that?" Do not denigrate yourself by being self-depreciating. Practice accepting praise sincerely without adding excuses or qualifications.
JANUARY 2007
STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF AND THOSE AROUND YOU, BELIEVE IN YOUR ABILITIES..DREAM BIG
Most people fear of unleashing their talent because someone will copy them etc..ROSEMARY asks...What good does that do?? you end up depriving yourself of your dreams. Personally, I do not fear that what I am doing is open to the public hence someone else will imitate what I am doing and pass it on as their own idea because I know that the deliverance will always be different. Anyone who takes what I put out there on paper, on my website or anyone I appear, can have that and I salute them for it but my thought process will always be mine alone and uniquely confined to me, from that you will always be able to tell the copy from the original.
ROSEMARY's general advice is that, "never think you are above everyone else therefore look at people as being beneath you" Be humble in your surroundings, rather than flaunt your success, your capability, let people recognise your achievement, let them give you the praise and be thankful upon receipt. I see this a lot in people who feel they are above everyone else, rightly so in your eyes, you may be, but from experience, you will progress further if you stay humble, let the people seeing you, observing you, do all the talking for you, let them be the ones to give you praise or acknowledge what you are doing, do not be self righteous, the danger is you are taking blessings away from yourself. There is a difference between being confident or having self belief and being self righteous. Be assured that you have your own path to follow and fulfill, take time out to find your path, work at it, seek guidance and everything will fall into place, the danger of not doing so is that you will go for any and everything that comes your way, but you will come out bitter and disappointed simply because you are following someone else's path hence miss your own.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL MODEL??
Out of millions of young, bright, attractive people who want to get into any type of modelling, only a small percentage find any success at it. WHY IS THAT? Simply because they do not possess all of the following key elements of a successful model.
DETERMINATION:
Many young actors, actresses and models fail to reach their potential simply because they do not have enough drive and desire to overcome the inevitable "slumps" and setbacks they encounter. They simply quit.
PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE:
Modelling is a business, pure and simple. It can be great fun, but professional photographers, art directors, casting directors, and video graphers are in the business of creating images for a profit. Their time is money, and so is yours. Treat these professionals as you would expect to be treated when it comes to time. Do not waste their time by not being punctual or ready to work at the scheduled start time. The most beautiful model in the world will run out of work if she constantly wastes people's time by being late, (or not showing at all), or by not being prepared to work.
GOOD WORK ETHICS:
Experienced actors, actresses and models know that there is not a steady stream of work at all times. By being aggressive with your self promotion and focusing on continually marketing your skills, you can create more work opportunities. When work opportunities arise, be prepared to do your best.
IMAGINATION:
Use your unique look and thoughts to create something that makes you special. There are a million pretty faces out there, but if you offer a unique look or attitude, you can create a demand for your services. Be creative when you put your portfolio together and use your best shots for your promotional materials. Collaborate with your photographers to come up with something really special that just screams who you are.
NETWORKING SKILLS:
All good business people create networks of clients that are constantly growing. actors, actresses and models are no different. You need to find ways to reach potential clients and generate more work and more clients from referrals and other network techniques. Of the clients you work with, ask them for referrals to other opportunities for you. And if a client was referred to you, always let them know who referred them. The common networking rule of thumb is that for every satisfied client you have they, in turn, will tell 2-5 others about you, but for every dissatisfied client, 10 potential new clients will hear the bad news. Never burn your bridges with clients. You may not want to work with them any more, and that is fine, but never, never be rude or unprofessional. It only harms yourself. Always make it a goal to either work a number of times with a client or get referrals to others from them. Work makes work in this business.
DISCIPLINE:
Be prepared for work. Develop the discipline to keep your valuable assets, (smile, face, figure, or what ever else you model), in good shape. Have your portfolio ready when you get a go-see, (interview or test shoot), and have your promotional materials, (headshots, zed cards, and resumes), ready for any potential interview or marketing opportunity. This chance may not come around again. Have the discipline to be a GO-GETTER, not a WANNA-BE.
PERSISTENCE:
Successful actors, actresses and models are made, not born. They work at all aspects of what they do and they do not stop because of a few setbacks. They are determined to accomplish a goal and they are not easily stopped by petty excuses or fears of the unknown.
A PLAN OF ACTION:
Successful actors, actresses and models have a direction, a plan of action. They set goals for their portfolio, their resume, their network of potential clients and the part of the market they want to work in, and they plan a way to achieve those goals.
YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CLIENT
- If you are offered to perform a type or amount of work which has not been previously agreed upon, you should politely explain that it HAS NOT been mentioned in your contract and call your agency to clarify the situation.
- Do not make any independent decisions. It may harm your career, your reputation and your agency.
-You may receive conflicting instructions from different people during your work. Do not worry or argue - this is a creative process. Try maintaining good humour and reacting to different situations
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Stop thinking about what you want to do and do it!! It is better to have tried and failed than not have tried at all. Surround yourself with postive people.
Find a purpose in life so big it will challenge every capacity to be at your best.
TIPS!! TIPS!! COME AND GET THEM
Inspirational...
Rosemary's Interview as Miss Zambia UK
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