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Becoming a successful actor takes many years of hard graft. Do you have the drive to make it to the top?

Being motivated is essential to becoming a successful actor.

Competition is higher than in almost any other profession and the odds of success are low.

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.

But even if acting is your big dream, there are probably times when your motivation is low.

Perhaps you started your acting career with great drive and enthusiasm, but now simply wait for the phone to ring, wondering if you will ever catch a break.

And yet, we all know actors who seem to have boundless motivation and work tirelessly to make things happen.

Actors who are highly motivated are a joy to work with and energize everyone around them.

They often initiate their own projects, so they don’t just rely on outside work, and continuously develop their craft and learn new skills, making themselves more employable.

They also come to auditions and rehearsals fully prepared and don’t get sidetracked from their goal of making it in the acting industry.

If you are wondering how to consistently achieve this high level of motivation, psychology can help.

Over the past few decades, psychological research has revealed the principles behind human motivation and provided the basis for simple yet powerful techniques to activate your inner drive.

Motivation for Actors distills these psychological insights specifically for actors using clear and jargon-free language.

If you are wondering how to take charge of your acting career, read this book and discover:

•         Mistakes actors make when trying to get motivated
•         How to overcome resistance and build momentum
•         How to beat procrastination and get things done
•         How to turn boring into fun
•         Practical strategies you can apply straight away

Short enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Motivation for Actors will help you activate your inner drive and take control of your acting career.

This is recommended reading for any actor, from acting students to experienced professionals.

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.