If you’re reading this, then I know you are passionate about bringing all of yourself to every creative act that you do. Whether you’re working on a movie or TV show – or working towards being on one – or getting ready to give a TED talk about your insights. Or maybe you’re finishing your […]
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR ACTING PARTNER SUCKS
‘Someone does some brilliant scene work in class or kills it in a monologue. They’ve been bringing their embodiment work to their career and their agents are sending them out on next-level roles. And they’re booking them. They’re feeling the power of CI. But often questions come up. “What if I’m working with someone who […]
Continue ReadingMini Committed Impulse Lesson
Hey Committed Impulsers, Build by Yahoo interviewed Josh! During their conversation, Josh went deep into how teaching is a laboratory for him. He explored the idea: “How can we count on spontaneity?” Seriously, it’s like a mini Committed Impulse lesson. He also talked about his awesome upcoming film and tv projects. Check it out! […]
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I start filming this week. Ray Donovan Season 7. Thrilled to keep Stu Feldman alive. So, of course, I want to be fully prepared for all my scenes. Inner Atomics choices made – so I can step into the creative unknown. But there is a newer practice that I want to share with you that […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO GET OUT OF A MENTAL DRAMA.
If you’re like me, you have to watch out for the ol’ over chattering mind. We have to remember that there is a part of our mind that wants to keep us from stepping out into the world. And, our mind has an effective way to keep us immobilized. It’s a technique that always stops […]
Continue ReadingPart 2: How to Be a Working Actor
Last week we shared the first step to being a working actor. If you missed it, you can read it here That was all about embodiment. Asking the question, if you had what you wanted already how would you live now? How would you live within your body? Or move? How about, communicate with others? […]
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Since day one of actor training I have heard, “Just be in the moment, you must be in the moment.” Then I was deep into personal growth, and again I heard, “Be in the moment, be here now, just be.” Early on in both those scenarios, it sounded so good. And, yea, I would have […]
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I’ve been having fun with Instagram. (@joshpais) Well, it started out as fun. But one day I noticed a strange yearning. Or was it a craving to check it? It actually started to feel a little, well… addictive. Fun…? Addictive…? Here’s what happened… This morning I woke up feeling well-rested and excited for the upcoming year. […]
Continue Reading“Committed Impulse was Waaaay Worse Than I Thought.”
Written by an entrepreneur who recently completed CI with a 70K award. Feelings vs Facts by Bryan Stacy With 13 years in corporate America, I became a well-trained machine. This was my program: Listen to a client, don’t react, think, structure the problem, develop a solution, and pitch a proposal. With every win, I congratulated […]
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