I totally understand now that my desire to become a professional actor and screenwriter is a desire and not a want. Ive accepted the fact that my desire and need is not going anywhere! So everyday I submit for acting jobs, I schedule time to write my scripts and rewrites. I have wanted this forever, however for the first time in my life I now take my dreams seriously. I am very sure this has something to do with the fact that I have now entered my 30’s. I am very sure of that fact.
With that stated—I am in my dream life now. Well sort of 
I deeply enjoy film, acting education, daily submitting for acting jobs, taking acting classes, writing, and watching up to 5-8 films a week. For me watching films is like being a student getting their Phd. I do this all from Raleigh, NC. Although I know that if I desire to be a professional—I need to go where I can obtain a steady income. I understand that—however, right now I am at a place where I need to figure out how to financially support my long term dream career. I am constantly thinking how can I make this ultimate career transition as a scientist to a actor/screenwriter? I’ve been thinking about this matter since 2005. Truthfully, its been four years almost and I still dont have a complete answer…however, I finally have a plan. My plan is to take my current career—find my biggest pet peeve with that job or a way in which I could better serve my current industry…and create a small business out of that “problem”. My goal is to gradually transition into a full-time entreprenuer, retire as a full time scientist, and transition full time to becoming a full time actor/screenwriter.
I know that this will be a balancing act…and for around nine/eight long years I have been in the sciences full-time. I currently have a wonderful job. Great people and challenging work. However, I dont feel that I am serving the best that I can through my current employment. I am serving—just not my best. I aim to give my best.
So my question is…have you had to make a career transition that called for some careful planning? If so how did you handle it? Any advice for me? I have a plan—however, I am open to hearing all advice and opinions. If you dont have any suggestions…please keep me in your prayers! Maybe I could learn something new from you???
One thing I know for sure…if I had a timeline of my progress…I am right in the middle. I am not at the beginning, but I’m not at my goal. My goal this year to to hit my goal…even if it means at the lowest level there is…
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July 7, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Perfect!