Sunday, June 10, 2012

Why Do You Do What You Do?


Tony Robbins Asks Why We Do What We Do 

www.ted.com


Sit back and ask yourself this very question: Why do I do what I do?  Is what you’re doing driven by passion, skill, or is it just a job.  Tony Robbins, pioneering life coach and motivational speaker, addresses this in his talk posted on www.ted.com.

http://www.ted.com/talks/tony_robbins_asks_why_we_do_what_we_do.html

Tony goes on to ask what is our motivation to what we do, what drives you in your life today—stating that emotion is the force of life. After listening to this talk, I considered what he said, and agree—emotional is foundational to what we do in life.  During the short video, Toni pointed out a couple of key factors: the science of achievement and the art of fulfillment.

The science of achievement is simple—just as writing a business plan.   

      Write a great plan + follow the plan = Achieve great results.

The art of fulfillment however, is “the lesson of life thatis rarely mastered”.   Toni goes on to explain that the art of fulfillment is about appreciation and contribution.  He then challenges the audience to determine why they didn’t get what they wanted.  Many of the answers led to resources. 

The defining factor is resourcefulness, not the actual resources”. Utilizing human emotion is the turning point from the need for resources to locating one who is resourceful in that area.  If one can use their emotional being to connect with the passion for what they are purposed to do, that same emotion will trigger the emotion of the individual with the resources.  The important fact, however, knows which person will react to which emotion.

Ones state of mind, state of thought can and will determine why we do what we do.  Our needs have a strong influence on how we achieve and why we strive to achieve it.  Robbins mentions the 6 human needs: certainty, variety, significance, connection or love, which are, needs of the personalities; growth and the ability to contribute beyond ourselves are the needs of the spirit. 


This video is very inspirational and will cause you to think intensely about what you are doing. In turn, you will begin to find the tools necessary to achieve success in the areas you are emotionally connected.

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center

 Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center


When looking to enter the industry, it is important to utilize your resources.  Resources come in many shapes, sizes, and forms.  Networking, and researching your field will definitely assist in propelling your career.  I have decided to highlight one that targets the African-Americans in the industry.  The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center is an association and resource whose intention is to provide guidance for filmmakers of the future and to ensure the diversity in the industry.




Mission of the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center

Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center, BHERC, is a nonprofit, public benefit organization, designed to advocate, educate, research, develop, and preserve the history, and the future, of blacks in the film and television industries.  The BHERC strives to highlight the important roles that blacks have played, and continue to play, in film and television.


Opportunities

Unfortunately, African-Americans are underrepresented in movies and awards.  This organization provides many opportunities for education of and progress in the industry. Below are some of the assets the site holds.


First Weekend Club

The first weekend club is intended to encourage the public to support movies that feature African Americans. Often time excellent movies are overlooked in Hollywood; this club gives the exposure the filmmakers and artist need, thus allowing them the opportunity to gain future employment.



Film Events & Festivals

Artistry In Motion – introduces middle and high school students to opportunities in animation

Reel Black Men – an opportunity for emerging filmmakers to showcase their talents through film; occurs yearly

18th Annual African American Marketplace & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase – recognizing the talents and contributions of unsung heroes in the Entertainment Industry.  This year’s showcase - “A Great Day In Black Hollywood”

Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves - screening and dialogue of African-American women filmmakers


Black Ski Film Festival – a showcasing of independent film

Conclusion

Overall this website provides the exposure needed to catapult anyone into the industry.  The only disadvantage is that they are located in Los Angeles, California.  Additional associations are listed below.


Links to aforementioned programs:

Additional African-American Associations for the Entertainment Industry