Human-Centered Strategist Speaker | Facilitator | Coach & Qualitative Researcher | M. Ed.
🔹🔷 Day 33: Finding the Sweet Spot in an Acting Career 🔹🔷 On Day 33, I caught up with David Shih, an actor steadily building his career while navigating the unpredictable nature of the industry. We crossed paths in New Haven, when Dave was performing at the Yale Repertory Theatre, and our conversation became a candid exploration of progress, passion, and persistence in a creative life. Dave shared how his career has gained momentum after switching agents, but he admitted he’s still not quite where he wants to be. It’s a sentiment I found relatable—he’s landed TV gigs and impressive credits actors would “kill for,” yet he still feels there’s more to achieve. His reflection that “everyone has wings they want to spread” really struck me, a perfect description of that creative yearning for growth. One story that stuck with me was Dave’s experience performing in small, three-person shows at a children’s hospital. It sparked an idea: what if performances like these were taken bedside as a paid gig, bringing joy directly to kids who need it most? It’s a reminder that even within creative work, there are endless possibilities to make a meaningful impact. 💡 Takeaway: Dave’s journey reminded me that progress often doesn’t feel like enough when we’re chasing bigger dreams—but that doesn’t diminish what we’ve already accomplished. His persistence through the ups and downs of acting inspires me to embrace the process and celebrate each step, no matter how small. 💬 What’s a milestone in your journey that you didn’t fully appreciate at the time, but now see as a meaningful step forward? #ActingCareer #CreativeJourney #Resilience #ProgressNotPerfection #90NetworkingConversations PS: Catch him in SUMO at the Public in NYC this February and March 2025. https://lnkd.in/e6N-N2XU https://lnkd.in/emegzTmw
