What it is...
This is my latest attempt to "rinse and repeat" the paradigm that has worked so well at 52 Things (For another example of this paradigm in action, check out my original 12 Weeks site.)
Why it's here...
I am an actor. I want to be a better actor. Over the next 12 months my goal is to gain experience as an actor and develop my skills. I want to break that goal into manageable parts that are S.M.A.R.T. The 52 Things paradigm seeme to be the best way to do that.
What I can control...
I have no control over whether or not I'm hired as an actor, so it's important for me to focus on the things that I do have control over. Putting myself out there. Submitting headshots/cover letters consistently. Going to open calls. Signing up for and attending classes. Developing my skills thru consistent actions each week. Breaking down the non-specific "I want to be a good actor" into actionable "widgets to crank" (to borrow a phrase from David Allen).
How It'll Work
Here are "The Rules":
- A project is defined as "Actions I'm taking to gain experience and develop my skills as an actor". Much of what I'll do will be pulled from this list.
- The project week will run from Monday morning to Sunday evening.
- Each Monday evening before bed I'll post a clear description in the project journal of what the project for the week is. (Specific / Measureable)
- The type of project that I choose each week will be based on my schedule that week. (Attainable / Realistic)
- Projects must be completed before I go to bed on Sunday night. (Time Based) I'll post a project update at that time.
- There will be times when I'm not around a computer on Sunday's. When that happens I'll post as soon as I'm able.
The 12 Weeks
I'll keep a running list of the projects I'm completing over the next 12 weeks below, or you could always subscribe to my RSS feed.
This won't be perfect.
There may be mistakes.
Then again, that's the point isn't it?
See you on the other side!
7/9/07 - t.s.
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