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    Brian Patacca - Actor Life Coach

    enApril 30, 2020
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    About this Episode

    This episode deals specifically with navigating life as an actor in the time of Covid-19. 

    Here are just a few of the many wonderful things we learned: 

    1. How can we stay creative and productive while still taking care of ourselves? 
    2. How can we manage stress and anxiety during this time? 
    3. How important is structure right now? 
    4. Do THIS and you will feel so much better!
    5. Should we reach out to contacts during this time or should we just take a break from things? 
    6. Is casting happening right now - Should I be trying to get auditions?

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    1. Why incorporating more JOY in your life is helpful for a thriving acting career?

    2. How you can amplify more joy in your life?

    3. Why is following joy the REAL strategy behind your actor business?

    4. What are concrete ways you can still your racing mind?

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