Hey PHOENIX FAM!
Hope this finds you alive and well as we fully fall in to autumn!
I've been thinking about the most recent episode of America's Next Top Model - Cycle 15, Episode 4 airing on Sept. 30th, and I can't help thinking about how the trials and tribulations of these runway-hungry females applies so closely to being an artist in today's challenging and exciting industry, and how if you're not willing to put in the work to be the best, then get outta the race!!!
One of the contestants, Liz, is single mother from Texas and started out as being one of my favourites, because of the strength and confidence and maturity she seemed to exude. But as the episodes keep going by, she continues to have some of the weaker photos - but more importantly, always has an EXCUSE for why her photoshoots aren't going well, or why she can't perform to her ultimate potential.
Check out this youtube video for some insight @ 7:10...
It always, "Ive got makeup in my eye", or "The harness is too uncomfortable", or "My haircut looks too boyish". In any competitive industry, excuses are just NOT acceptable and will not get you anywhere. No one wants to hear about why your photos, vocals, or performance was not up to par. You are simply just paving a way for other hard-working individuals to take your spot in line!
In my journey of becoming the First Lady of NuFunk, I've had to learn that making excuses on behalf of lazy behaviour is just not acceptable. And I find that once you free yourself from that trap, and force yourself to ask "Is my excuse valid? Or Did I just not put in the work?" you can start to evaluate just how badly you want something.
Something I thought I'd share.
Hope this finds you well. Keep working hard, and Keep LEARNING TO FIGHT!
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