Sunday, August 8, 2010
TESTIMONIAL - Jennifer Potter Tinucci
"Amy- you are AWESOME! Thank you so much for helping Justin get to where he is today, without your fantastic teaching methods, The Lyndon Technique, and your amazing coaching, we'd probably be back in Colorado instead of booking jobs! Not only do you have a superb and successful teaching method, but you also really care about your clients! Thanks for the phone call this morning and again, thank you for EVERYTHING you have helped us with. YOU ROCK!"
Thursday, August 5, 2010
TESTIMONIAL - William Christopher Stephens
Woke up to a GREAT testimonial today!!
"Ok. I haven't even had my 4th class with you yet, but since I started on July 19th, I've booked "The Mentalist" (shoots tomorrow), put on avail for "The Parenthood", and just an hour ago, I was put on avail for "Private Practice." I guessed I learned something, huh? ;-) THANKS, AMY"
You're welcome William!!
"Ok. I haven't even had my 4th class with you yet, but since I started on July 19th, I've booked "The Mentalist" (shoots tomorrow), put on avail for "The Parenthood", and just an hour ago, I was put on avail for "Private Practice." I guessed I learned something, huh? ;-) THANKS, AMY"
You're welcome William!!
ARTICLE - Formula For Success (excerpt)
All these articles are provided with the intent of providing real and practical advice while whetting your appetite for more. To read the full article, visit www.TheLyndonTechnique.com and sign up for our FREE newsletter!
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Remember, this is merely an excerpt of the full article. Go to www.TheLyndonTechnique.com, sign up for the newsletter, and then you can have all that you've ever wanted!! Well, at least when it comes to motivational and educational actor newsletters.
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I'd like to share with you something called the Success Formula. When I worked as a marketing consultant for an international consulting company, this formula provided a clear visual way to measure both how to achieve success as well as how to measure oneself in one's journey to success.
SUCCESS = A (LTV + D + E/T)
A = Attitude
LTV = Long Term Vision
D = Discipline
E/T = Effort over Time
Let's break down the creamy center, shall we?
Long Term Vision is the mindset that you're committed for the long haul. You're not seeking immediate gratification, you're seeking an established success, something that has intrinsic worth and provides the momentum to do and be more.
Discipline is just that: discipline. You've got to be working on your acting every day.
Effort over Time picks up where Discipline left off. As your work habits build, you can commit more time and energy to your goals, but remember that consistency is much more important than quantity.
Finally, the great multiplier: your ATTITUDE! You can have all the talent, vision, discipline, consistency and connections in the world, but if your attitude sucks, you're never going to make it for two reasons. First, you will constantly sabotage yourself. Bad attitudes breed laziness, apathy, procrastination and the inability to celebrate and gain momentum from the success you do have. Second, nobody will like you and you won't have any friends. Seriously.
I hope this article has proven helpful and motivational to you! Feel free to email me directly with your comments. lyndonmarkdir@gmail.com
Take care!
TLT
Twitter.com/LyndonTechnique
www.TheLyndonTechnique.com
SUCCESS = A (LTV + D + E/T)
A = Attitude
LTV = Long Term Vision
D = Discipline
E/T = Effort over Time
Let's break down the creamy center, shall we?
Long Term Vision is the mindset that you're committed for the long haul. You're not seeking immediate gratification, you're seeking an established success, something that has intrinsic worth and provides the momentum to do and be more.
Discipline is just that: discipline. You've got to be working on your acting every day.
Effort over Time picks up where Discipline left off. As your work habits build, you can commit more time and energy to your goals, but remember that consistency is much more important than quantity.
Finally, the great multiplier: your ATTITUDE! You can have all the talent, vision, discipline, consistency and connections in the world, but if your attitude sucks, you're never going to make it for two reasons. First, you will constantly sabotage yourself. Bad attitudes breed laziness, apathy, procrastination and the inability to celebrate and gain momentum from the success you do have. Second, nobody will like you and you won't have any friends. Seriously.
I hope this article has proven helpful and motivational to you! Feel free to email me directly with your comments. lyndonmarkdir@gmail.com
Take care!
TLT
Twitter.com/LyndonTechnique
www.TheLyndonTechnique.com
Remember, this is merely an excerpt of the full article. Go to www.TheLyndonTechnique.com, sign up for the newsletter, and then you can have all that you've ever wanted!! Well, at least when it comes to motivational and educational actor newsletters.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
NEWSLETTER - August 2010 - "Are You On The Periphery"
Do you constantly complain that your representatives don't do spit? Do you look at some of your friends and are envious of their good fortune? Are you on the sidelines looking in? Not a day goes by where I don't hear how frustrated someone is with their career. I always seem to be giving the same response, "Do you have everything in order? Are your pictures updated? Do you have a demo reel up on breakdowns? Is your resume properly formatted? Do you have a comprehensive package? Are you an "A" talent with a "C" package? Are you actively submitting to all the websites? Are you in touch with your representatives? Is your "day job" taking up all your time? Are you working at least 5 hours a day on your career?" If you said "No" to any of these questions, then you have to reevaluate whether or not you're actually in the game. Your job is to be in the game.
A student came to me frustrated because he didn't sign with anyone. I said, "How many photos did you send out?" He said, "Uh... I don't know... about 25." I said, "You need to send out 300!" Guys, you need to RUN A BUSINESS! Are you attending the appropriate CD workshops for your type? Are you getting all 5's? Do you know how to book? You can be the greatest actor in the world, but if you don't know how to book, then you're not going to work.
I know that this feels like a harsh reality, but it is THE REALITY. Get out there and make it happen for yourself. If you want it more than life itself, then you've got to work it like there's no tomorrow.
Friday, July 2, 2010
NEWSLETTER - July 2010 - "Did You Catch The Catch Phrases"
Dear Fabulous People,
I'd like to take a moment to thank those of you who voted for me for The Backstage Readers Choice Award 2010! As the newest kid on the block, I was thrilled to be amongst such esteemed colleagues. I was stoked to be runner up and happy to be recognized as the only one who continues to be out there in the trenches with my students. With that said, I thought that this newsletter should be filled with some catch phrases that I use on a daily basis. This is the first time that I have shared any of them publicly. Trust me, it's only the tip of the iceberg.
* The way you book a job isn't necessarily how you're going to shoot the job.
* If you don't understand the material, you cannot be in the material.
* You can do all the homework in the world, but if you don't relate on a deep personal level, the character will never come alive.
* Be clear on the tone and style of the script. You don't want to give a "Modern Family" read for a "True Blood" copy.
* If you want to be on television, you have to watch television.
* Know what you are doing, not how you're going to do it.
* If you don't pick up your cues in a comedy, then you'll most certainly be in a soap opera.
* You don't need back story because chances are, they already shot it. Look at each scene as a frame.
* All the clues to your character is in the other characters dialogue.
* If you only read your dialogue, then you only have a 50% understanding of the story.
* Don't cast your role in the waiting room.
HAPPY BOOKINGS TO YOU!
XOXO
Amy Lyndon
CEO - The Lyndon Technique
818.760.8501
I'd like to take a moment to thank those of you who voted for me for The Backstage Readers Choice Award 2010! As the newest kid on the block, I was thrilled to be amongst such esteemed colleagues. I was stoked to be runner up and happy to be recognized as the only one who continues to be out there in the trenches with my students. With that said, I thought that this newsletter should be filled with some catch phrases that I use on a daily basis. This is the first time that I have shared any of them publicly. Trust me, it's only the tip of the iceberg.
* The way you book a job isn't necessarily how you're going to shoot the job.
* If you don't understand the material, you cannot be in the material.
* You can do all the homework in the world, but if you don't relate on a deep personal level, the character will never come alive.
* Be clear on the tone and style of the script. You don't want to give a "Modern Family" read for a "True Blood" copy.
* If you want to be on television, you have to watch television.
* Know what you are doing, not how you're going to do it.
* If you don't pick up your cues in a comedy, then you'll most certainly be in a soap opera.
* You don't need back story because chances are, they already shot it. Look at each scene as a frame.
* All the clues to your character is in the other characters dialogue.
* If you only read your dialogue, then you only have a 50% understanding of the story.
* Don't cast your role in the waiting room.
HAPPY BOOKINGS TO YOU!
XOXO
Amy Lyndon
CEO - The Lyndon Technique
818.760.8501
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
NEWSLETTER - June 2010 - "I Am You"
I don't know if you know this, but I have been out here for close to 27 years, been an actress since I was 10, previously owned a management company under an assumed name originally established to get work (soon negotiating big contracts for my amazing actors) for 9 years, created The 15 Guideline Technique to Booking over 20 years ago, directed and produced Award-Winning shorts, have over 40+ Features to my name and 25+ Television shows - getting ready to shoot another Feature Film next week.... Why do I tell you this? Because you can do it all too!
Find the peace in the joy of creating. You're an artist. Create. Don't give up on what you truly want to do, but you also don't need to be miserable in the process. You might find out that you love to do other things just as much as you love to act. I seriously didn't know that I was a booking coach until I coached my friend's daughter and she booked this huge movie. I soon discovered that I loved it in a different way than I love to act, but just the same, I loved it!
If you're in a straight job that's causing you grief, find a job in the entertainment business to bring you new information, meet new friends, and stretch other areas of your creative self. Trust me, it all works together! I'm not saying take your eye off the prize. I'm saying that sometimes the prize comes in different packages. Recognize joy in each of those packages and hold onto it.
Everyone's journey is different. If I could tell you the exact way to making it in this business, I would be on my yacht in the Bahamas. I do know this, have a plan. Work your plan, but be open to new ideas and ways of getting what you want. Believe me, I know the struggle and juggle! I'm out there in the audition rooms with you! Literally! I am you. I understand.
xoxo
Amy Lyndon
http://www.TheLyndonTechnique.com
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004671/
Find the peace in the joy of creating. You're an artist. Create. Don't give up on what you truly want to do, but you also don't need to be miserable in the process. You might find out that you love to do other things just as much as you love to act. I seriously didn't know that I was a booking coach until I coached my friend's daughter and she booked this huge movie. I soon discovered that I loved it in a different way than I love to act, but just the same, I loved it!
If you're in a straight job that's causing you grief, find a job in the entertainment business to bring you new information, meet new friends, and stretch other areas of your creative self. Trust me, it all works together! I'm not saying take your eye off the prize. I'm saying that sometimes the prize comes in different packages. Recognize joy in each of those packages and hold onto it.
Everyone's journey is different. If I could tell you the exact way to making it in this business, I would be on my yacht in the Bahamas. I do know this, have a plan. Work your plan, but be open to new ideas and ways of getting what you want. Believe me, I know the struggle and juggle! I'm out there in the audition rooms with you! Literally! I am you. I understand.
xoxo
Amy Lyndon
http://www.TheLyndonTechnique.com
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004671/
Saturday, May 1, 2010
NEWSLETTER - May 2010 - "Don't Be A Target!"
This morning I walked into my local herbal vitamin store looking for ginger root for my friend. Every time I step foot in that store the owner tells me something about me that's negative. Several years ago she said, "Oh, Amy! You fat! You look nothing like your picture on my wall!" Well, she didn't say it this time 'cause I'm now thin, but that comment lasted with me for weeks. Today she made a comment about my voice and how tired I looked. She then proceeded to sell me remedies to take care of it. She never sold me the ginger root. She said, "Ginger root?! That won't work for your friend. Here, try this!" When I told my friend why I didn't have the ginger root he said, "Amy, don't you see, she just wants you to buy from her store." Well, that comment hit me like a ton of bricks.
I had to share this story with you because it occurred to me, I am not the only sensitive type out there who gets buttons pushed and is sold an unnecessary bill of goods. How many people do you have around you that push your buttons only to get what they need? Who truly has your best interest at heart? What bill of goods (i.e. other people's crap) are you buying? It's amazing to think that with all my training I am still prey to outside influence.
Stay strong my friends. Figure out what is best for you and try not to be the target!
Needless to say, I will not be going in there again. Fool me twice... my bad.
xoxo
Amy Lyndon
The Lyndon Technique CEO
www.TheLyndonTechnique.com
818.760.8501
I had to share this story with you because it occurred to me, I am not the only sensitive type out there who gets buttons pushed and is sold an unnecessary bill of goods. How many people do you have around you that push your buttons only to get what they need? Who truly has your best interest at heart? What bill of goods (i.e. other people's crap) are you buying? It's amazing to think that with all my training I am still prey to outside influence.
Stay strong my friends. Figure out what is best for you and try not to be the target!
Needless to say, I will not be going in there again. Fool me twice... my bad.
xoxo
Amy Lyndon
The Lyndon Technique CEO
www.TheLyndonTechnique.com
818.760.8501
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