If you could go back to the start of your entertainment career and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be? I’ve been reflecting a lot lately. So many of us get into this industry starry-eyed and hungry, and it’s only later that we realize the cost. What do you wish someone had told you before you jumped in?

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I wish someone would have told me that almost everyone's passion dries up, and eventually you just have to accept that a job is a job. If you want your passion to stay a passion, you should pick a different day job

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Exactly what I’ve been feeling recently!

Don’t wait for someone to notice your hard work — they won’t. Ask for the raise, take the credit, and say no more often.

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Sometimes, even when you didn’t get to do something you wanted, it leads to an even better opportunity or learning experience. I couldn’t count how many times I wasn’t on a project I so desperately wanted, only for it to open me up to something else.

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I think it always help to broaden your aspirations. I’m not doing at all what I thought I would be doing when I first started in the industry but I love it! If i didn’t take that first chance on a whim and say yes, i definitely wouldn’t be where I am today.

Don’t spend too long waiting and thinking about the next steps, just do it, waiting is just a waste of time and someone else could snag the position before you.

Mistakes and failures are roads to wisdom and reflection, not a sign to quit. Also, always be in community. Join the group, sign up for the class, and volunteer for the action. Being around people who can relate will lift you up.

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