10 Important Reasons Why You Should Continue Your Dream As An Actor In 2019

Shaun Grant
7 min readJan 2, 2019

As 2018 comes to a close, there’s a chance that your career may not have gone the way you’ve wanted it to. But, at the same time, you can never dispute what you have accomplished up to this point. One of the most important truths that we have to embrace as actors and actresses is that,

This vocation we have chosen is not a sprint, but a marathon that will have bursts of energy, stoppages, doubts and perseverance.

But, if we can manage to stay the course and follow our heart’s leading, we will find so much treasure on our acting journey. It’s a sure bet that as long as you know that giving up is not an option, you will be just fine.

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been an actor for almost thirteen years. I’ve witnessed the good, the bad, the ugly. I’ve quit only to come back full circle when I realized there was no way I could give up on something that brings me so much joy. Forget fame, money, power and recognition.

It’s about the joy and creative expression of connecting to the material and impacting humanity as they watch you intently in your element. Before I go any further, I want you to always keep this in the forefront of your mind and heart:

It’s about the joy and creative expression of connecting to the material and impacting humanity as they watch you intently in your element.

A new year is approaching and I’ve got ten reasons why you should continue acting in 2019. Here we go!

1.YOU LOVE ACTING, SO DON’T QUIT. Acting is a lot like a relationship. What you put in is what you will get out. Trouble is, sometimes those fruits can take years to come, but, they will come. They will come because of the love you have for the craft. Think about it for a moment. Would you ever give up on your family, friends or spouse just because you embarked upon a cycle of fruitless labor? Nope! You would find a way to stick it out and make the very best of it.

You realize, ultimately, that you’re in it for the love first and foremost. Just so you know…

Shaun Grant

Shaun Grant is a dynamic entreperformer that is a recognized authority in personal performance & transformation. Consciousness in all areas is what he lives for