We all want the captain of our cruise ship or yacht or schooner to be in a good headspace, right? This ain't a booze cruise--we need a capitano who's clear-headed, confident and steering us in the right direction so we don't get lost out at sea.
As the captain of your own ships (yo ho ho), ideally you, too, are sober, confident, and boldly moving in the direction of your dreams!
What do YOU need to do to get there?
All captains need a map--where are you headed? Are the people you're shipping to on that course, or are they in uncharted waters? Try to keep your ship-cipients IN YOUR LINE of travel. If you want to be in indie films, ship to the casting directors who consistently cast indie films! The same goes for the other mediums. Also, directors usually LOVE working with the same casting directors over and over again. Love Scorcese? Ellen Lewis is his casting director of choice. We're not the only people who like working with our friends. :)
All captains also sail with the DESTINATION in sight. They may enjoy the Bahamas as they pass through, but they know that Morocco is their endgame. When you make your ships, are you thinking of your endgame, or are you seeing yourself as a starving actor? Envision the pinnacle of your career--maybe it's hosting a talk show, or starring in action films, or having a successful sitcom--and create your ships with those thoughts and feelings fueling the work.
Not to mention, we ALL work better when we're feeling positive and confident. Captains included. Confidence in your path and your message and your voyage is EVERYTHING; only when you 'sell it' to yourself can you sell it to someone else.
Make sure you're comfortable--play your music of choice, get a good drink or a snack, sit down and create those ships. Feeling good and knowing your path EXCUDES confidence, and your ship-cipients will feel that as they open your treasures!
You're all set, Captain--set sail!
Ahoy, Mateys!
Jen