Once We Were Spacemen Once We Were Failures | Episode 5
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Dec 3, 2025 Discover the humorous journey of two aspiring actors navigating success and failure in showbiz. One shares tales of receiving a dubious honorary doctorate and the perks it brings. They dive into the challenges of choosing roles, the importance of preparation, and the dynamics of auditions. With anecdotes of worst auditions and lessons learned from career lows, they illustrate how embracing flaws makes performances relatable. Finally, they encourage new actors to pursue joy and creativity, reminding us all that failure can shape a more fulfilling path.
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Treat Every Job As A Learning Opportunity
- Be prepared for work, arrive ready to learn and do the job well.
- Do a post-mortem after each job to pick up skills and improve for the next opportunity.
Start Auditions By Asking For The Trap
- Ask casting teams what common trap they see and use that note to start the audition right.
- Listen to casting notes and integrate them from the first beat instead of ignoring direction.
Gratitude Guards Against Career Complacency
- Gratitude reframes precarious careers and guards against arrogance after early success.
- Appreciating work after lean periods keeps you grounded and ready for new chances.
