How to be a Happy Actor in a Challenging Business: A Guide to Thriving Through It All

Why a book for ACTORS on the subject of HAPPINESS? Being generally happy and fulfilled is not only something everyone deserves, it is absolutely essential to the success and longevity of an actor's career. Actors face a unique set of challenges, and no matter what level a career is at, uncertainty, rejection, judgment and disappointment are all part of being an actor. Happiness is often placed in the hands of what happens 'out there'-booking the jobs, getting good reviews, making that money- yet the truth is, circumstances are only 10% responsible for our happiness. 50% is due to our genetics and, most significantly, 40% is in our own hands. An award-winning book, takes you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. You will learn the activities that have been scientifically proven to boost happiness levels, and discover some of the world's most powerful spiritual knowledge on the subject. There are practical, transformational steps that will help you navigate the worlds of stage, film, and television with a foundation of self-esteem and personal power. You will hear stories of Hollywood actors as they have adopted these keys and moved toward happier, more fulfilling lives, and you will be let in on some powerful inside perspectives from four of our top industry professionals-Emmy-winning producer/director David Nutter, Oscar-winning actress Christine Lahti, Emmy-winning casting director Mark Teschner, and Artios-winning casting director/acting coach Risa Bramon Garcia. - Eric Dawson, Emmy-winning casting director ( ) - Margie Haber is a top Hollywood acting coach and author of - Mark Atteberry is an award winning actor, photographer and co-author of - Alex Manette, actor ( - Anthony Meindl, artistic director of Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop. - Jeffrey Marcus is a Hollywood actor and acting coach.