Get Out Of Your Comfort Zones

As human beings, we have a certain way we do things in many areas of our lives. It's done that way because it feels right, it works for us, or it's COMFORTABLE. Voice over is no exception to this rule. Though we often feel secure in a place of comfortability, it should not be a long term position. Many times as a voice actor, we are complacent while making not making money, and can't understand way the gigs aren't coming. You need to move around and challenge yourself. “If you keep doin' what you're doin', you'll keep gettin' what you're getting.”

Voice actor Rob Reed began looking for opportunities that stretched him and says:

I attended group workout sessions where I was forced to read/perform in front of other voice actors and give feedback on their reads.
I hired a marketing coach, which re-enforced my dedication because I was making a financial commitment.
And I began really focusing on what I wanted.

I hustled like crazy, working my day job in radio, then at night - instead of plopping down in front of the TV in my recliner (like I had done all my life) - I would sink myself into voice acting-related activity. Auditions, marketing plans, and flushing out my very own brand.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF EARLY & OFTEN

As voice actors, we sometimes get locked into a comfort zone that causes us to feel one-dimensional in our voice work, or we become locked into one specific genre of work.

When you get out of your comfort zone and stretch yourself, even just a little bit, you might be really surprised at what you discover and learn about yourself.

When I chose to 'get out of my comfort zone' and began CREATING from my heart - in a functional way - my career really took off. Why? Because I took a risk my gut told me to take.