Thank you. (And there's never "enough" from you!)👍
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Michael Jay
Sep 11
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Not quite the same topic, but related -- I have learned that when I am silently, in my mind, criticizing someone -- it is usually a criticism I level at myself all the time, or something that I am anxious is a shortcoming in myself. If I am silently thinking "he's asking too many questions" or "they keep talking about themselves", it's probably because I am worried that sometimes I ask too many questions, or talk about myself too much, etc.
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Christopher
Sep 08
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Insecurity triggers are pretty common in this regard. Great advice as always Michael.
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Matt
Sep 08
great, GREAT re-post Michael! I've found that no one has enough self-awareness to know their blind spots when it comes to this... they have to be pointed out to you and you have to have the ego integrity (courage) to hear that. It's part of the EQ growth curve that only happens as an adult. Sadly (and tragically) most people remain blind to these "quirks" in their personalities for most, if not all, of their lives...As Actors, it's our responsibility to our craft to REALLY get to know ourselves, and it's shocking how many of us avoid doing that very thing.You can't be a good actor until you know what makes you tick. I still don't, but I'm working…
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Simon Furness
Sep 08
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Hey Michael, Thanks for this post. Anger is a big one for me: usually at others' perceived shortcomings - being a teacher myself, I have to watch the critical thoughts about others. I'm also one of those 'first to be off book' guys: that's 'fear of being found out' and I remember it from school. Still I'm celebrating the relief of writing this down!!
Thank you. (And there's never "enough" from you!)👍
Not quite the same topic, but related -- I have learned that when I am silently, in my mind, criticizing someone -- it is usually a criticism I level at myself all the time, or something that I am anxious is a shortcoming in myself. If I am silently thinking "he's asking too many questions" or "they keep talking about themselves", it's probably because I am worried that sometimes I ask too many questions, or talk about myself too much, etc.
Insecurity triggers are pretty common in this regard. Great advice as always Michael.
great, GREAT re-post Michael! I've found that no one has enough self-awareness to know their blind spots when it comes to this... they have to be pointed out to you and you have to have the ego integrity (courage) to hear that. It's part of the EQ growth curve that only happens as an adult. Sadly (and tragically) most people remain blind to these "quirks" in their personalities for most, if not all, of their lives... As Actors, it's our responsibility to our craft to REALLY get to know ourselves, and it's shocking how many of us avoid doing that very thing. You can't be a good actor until you know what makes you tick. I still don't, but I'm working…
Hey Michael, Thanks for this post. Anger is a big one for me: usually at others' perceived shortcomings - being a teacher myself, I have to watch the critical thoughts about others. I'm also one of those 'first to be off book' guys: that's 'fear of being found out' and I remember it from school. Still I'm celebrating the relief of writing this down!!