Dealing with Rejection

Do you feel rejected after you don't book a job? Especially one you KNOW you're right for? I always feel that the key for actors is to never take rejection personally. In fact, maybe we shouldn't even consider it rejection at all, but rather fate. We've all got a specific path that will lead us to success -- although it is rarely revealed to us! In my opinion, if you do your best work every day and in every audition, you will find peace in your ability to do this consistently. Another helpful hint -- work in a casting office as a reader if you can -- this will help you learn how little what you do in an audition actually has to do with you getting the job. Sometimes it can be as simple as hair color, other actors who you'd be matched with, or who's sleeping with the producer :-). Keep moving and don't look back -- you are only as special as you believe you are!