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Is your quest to become a successful actor taking over your life and turning into self-sabotage?Discover a psychological approach to success that will help you make the most of every opportunity.Using psychological insights, Success for Actors explains in clear and jargon-free language how to avoid self-sabotage and navigate the rollercoaster of success with ease and grace.By understanding how your mind works and learning simple yet powerful tools, you will find relief from your insecurities and build a solid foundation for your acting career.Read this book and discover:How to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of successHow to avoid letting your insecurities turn into self-sabotageHow to make the most of every opportunityThe impact of brain chemistry on your state of mindPractical tools you can use straight awayShort enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Success for Actors will help you develop a healthy mindset and build a successful acting career.Alexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.

Do you want to achieve your full potential as an actor?Discover how to apply "deliberate practice"-a type of practice used by top performers around the world-to turn your weaknesses into strengths.We all know that becoming a great actor requires hard work, but what specific actions will help you get better?Perhaps you have spent years taking acting classes without any noticeable improvement.Or maybe your acting did improve for a while, but you don't know how to make further progress.This lack of clarity is likely to lead to dissatisfaction and a decline in your enthusiasm for the craft.After all, nobody goes into acting aiming for mediocrity.If this sounds familiar, psychology can help.For many years, psychologists have been studying the process by which those dedicated to their craft achieve mastery.The biggest reveal of this exploration has been "deliberate practice," a process through which you can turn your weaknesses into strengths.The impact of deliberate practice has been demonstrated by a wide variety of top performers, including athletes, musicians, and chess masters.Excellence for Actors is the first book to explore the application of deliberate practice to acting. Reading this book will provide you with a new level of clarity about how to reach your full potential.As you will learn, achieving excellence is not just about hard work, but also about taking the right actions with the right amount of dedication.Read this book and discover:· How to achieve mastery over any aspect of your craft· How to turn your weaknesses into strengths· How to avoid mediocrity and achieve excellence· The mistakes actors make when trying to improve· Practical tools you can use straight awayShort enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Excellence for Actors will give you the clarity you need to reach your full potential.Alexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.

Do you want to build momentum in your acting career? Discover psychology techniques to stop procrastinating and increase your productivity so you can take your acting career to the next level. Being motivated is essential to becoming a successful actor.Actors must often juggle bill-paying jobs and other commitments for years before getting their big break.If you are not highly motivated, you will get lost among the crowd of hopefuls, no matter how talented you are.Motivated actors are a joy to work with and energize everyone around them. They often start their own projects, so they don't just rely on outside work, and they continuously develop their craft, making themselves more employable.If you are wondering how to reach this high level of motivation consistently, psychology can help.Psychologists have uncovered the principles behind human motivation and developed simple yet powerful techniques to increase your productivity.Motivation for Actors distills these psychological insights specifically for actors using clear and jargon-free language. Read this book and discover:How to build momentum and overcome resistanceHow to beat procrastination and get things doneThe mistakes actors make when trying to get motivatedHow to turn boring into funPractical tools you can use straight awayShort enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Motivation for Actors will help you take control of your acting career and spur you on towards unstoppable momentum.Alexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.

Life as an actor is full of setbacks. Discover proven psychology techniques to avoid damaging your mental health and sinking into despair. Building a successful acting career requires resilience. Whether going to auditions, applying to drama school, or battling unemployment, you must be able to bounce back from setbacks and keep going. Resilient actors benefit from the "familiarity effect:" the more industry professionals see you, the more they like you, and the more opportunities you get. But how do you keep going despite repeated setbacks? How do you shake off the painful feelings that arise and get back in the game with a healthy mindset? Encountering a setback changes your brain chemistry, which depletes your energy and affects your state of mind. Repeated setbacks can have a cumulative effect, making it harder to bounce back and take on new challenges. Fortunately, psychologists have studied these negative effects and developed a range of powerful techniques to avoid falling down this slippery slope. Resilience for Actors distills these psychological insights specifically for actors using clear and jargon-free language. Whether you got knocked back after delivering an amazing audition, or recently got fired from an acting job, this book provides you with the tools to bounce back and go after the next opportunity with optimism and enthusiasm. Read this book and discover:How to deal with rejection in a positive wayHow to recover from disappointmentHow to stop the vicious cycle of despairMindset hacks to turn failure into successPractical tools you can use straight awayShort enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Resilience for Actors will help you overcome any setback and find your inner strength. Alexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.

Want to show up to auditions and acting jobs brimming with confidence? If you are tired of battling your inner demons, psychology can help. Life as an actor brings out a lot of insecurities. Every time you go to an audition, begin rehearsals, or give a performance, the most personal things about yourself-your physicality, personality, and mannerisms-are put on display and critically evaluated.Given this ever-present scrutiny, your self-confidence can suffer, affecting your ability to perform.High-pressure situations, such as an important audition, a table read, or opening night, are often where your self-confidence may falter, resulting in missed opportunities, regrets, and sometimes marking the onset of chronic stage fright.If this sounds familiar, psychology can help.For several decades, psychologists have studied the problems associated with low self-confidence and developed a range of simple yet powerful techniques to overcome such barriers.Self-Confidence for Actors explains in clear and jargon-free language how to apply these psychological tools to your craft. Read this book and discover:How to overcome stage frightHow to disarm your inner criticHow to conquer imposter syndromeHow to radiate confidence while under pressureHow to prevent nerves from sabotaging your performanceHow to connect with your boldest self when it matters mostPractical tools you can use straight awayShort enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Self-Confidence for Actors will help you calm your nerves and perform at your best.Alexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.