I am in my late 20s and feel I have wasted a lot of time. Is it too late for me to achieve something worthwhile?
When I turned 27 I was:Unemployed, had been for a yearSleeping on a friend's couchPainfully singleWondering if it was too lateI had:No hard skillsNo work experience worth repeatingCollege grades that didn't open grad school doors I wanted to walk throughScant motivationNo directionI asked my dad for advice and he said: "You can't steer a parked car."I stopped thinking about what to do and started doing. I refocused my search on small growing companies and after a dozen rejections I applied for a customer service job at a company I'd never heard of but that seemed interesting. A week later I was working at Bonobos (company) with 25 smart, fun, engaging people. I chipped in on work in different departments and eventually found an application for my natural skills in a career path I hadn't anticipated. At 29 I'm a beginner in a new role. It's fantastic.I can only recommend what I've done: Find some fertile ground. You'll figure the rest out later. There are tons of young companies looking for people who are energetic and capable, but most importantly they're looking for people who care. Startups require hard work and long hours but if you care about the mission and the quality of your work it'll feel more like a lifestyle than a job.You only have to be lucky once. I was. Maybe you will be too. There's only one way to find out: Take the car out of park and step on the gas.
If I am an Indian and I like to pursue acting in Hollywood, is there any chance of me getting a lead role?
If I am an Indian and I like to pursue acting in Hollywood, is there any chance of me getting a lead role?My short answer. Abso-lutely. But, remember to chose the right path to achieve your dreams.You should understand the differences between the movie industry from where you come from, to how Hollywood works. Let's compare a few basic differences from a layman's point of view. Hollywood has hundreds of more releases to every Bollywood movie released. That implies there's a wider market for English movies. Also, the demand for quality acting is high. Take Bollywood vs. Hollywood Celebrities. You don't necessarily have to have degrees or have successful plays/roles before you make it big in Bollywood. You could become a big star by having the "right name" and good looks. Yes, there are actors who have struggled and made a name, but having godfathers in the industry plays a important role.Now Hollywood, look at famous actors and their pasts. Most have Degrees in acting, have a successful theater background, and/or have had breaks with small TV shows and so on. Also, (in my opinion), the average American, British guy looks as good (or is better in looks) when compared to many of the famous celebrities in Hollywood. The only thing that makes them a good actor is their acting skills. There are plenty of jokes on Nicholas Cage's acting, but trust me, he is better at acting than the average Indian movie superstar. (and Cage isn't a hunk). As I write this answer today most people would have had questions about a black guy playing a lead role in Star Wars, but guess what, he did ;). Everyone loved the Force Awakens and his character.So, if you want to get a lead role in a Hollywood production, work towards it. Take acting classes, become really good at acting, work in theaters, plays and what ever breaks you get. If you are good, you will get that offer you deserve :)Chance, no chance. Who cares. Give yourself a chance :)
What are the lessons people most often learn too late in life?
1. Never judge any person by his/her looks. Never judge a book by its cover, so stop being judgemental about others.Example : Ex-Miss World & Miss India Manushi Chillar2. Work on Self Improvement more than entertainment. That’s why Quora is much better than facebook.3) If a person wants to stand by their self then let them because there is nothing wrong in doing by their self.4) Nobody will come to pick you up in your bad times except your family . Hence, value them .5) Love is a second thing ,First learn to respect your lover.6)Stop wasting time on a person who doesn’t deserve your attention.7) Showing respect to helpers & waiters would not degrade your position.8) Our words might kill someone ,We should think twice before using them.Choose it wisely.9) Intelligence beats size.10) We should never give up because sometime great things take time to happen.LEARN FROM YOUR FAILURES. No one is perfect in life. We all makes mistakes, but person who learns from their mistakes or failures are the one who creates history.11) Physical fitness is important. It affects your intellect, mood, and relationship to others. Go to bed early. Wake up early. Sleep well. Eat well. Stay fit. Exercise Regularly. You only get one body, so don’t neglect it.12) Drinking alcohol and doing drugs or smoking cigarettes will at last get you to the death bed at an early age. Its looking stylist to other but actually it is a classy way to commit suicide. Avoid them.13) Developing skills will get you to a reputed post and that in turn will earn you a decent amount of money as well as respect. So start working hard on your dreams. Person or life can cheat you but your skills can’t cheat you in your life even in bad time also.14) You never know when you will become famous due to your efforts on something , So keep on trying. Don’t give up.Never lose hope. No one knows about destiny. Best example : Richest man on the earth right now Jeff Bezos (Amazon’s CEO)15) Challenge yourself each day,each week and improve your willpower, productivity of work and self-control! Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.Hope you liked my answer :)but I want to hear your opinion. Please share in comments below.Thanks & Regards by,Chirag Dhanesha(Developer of Best 999+ Psychology Facts For Life Hacks - Apps on Google Play)If you liked my answer then check my above application to support me & get daily life psychology solution in one place.Credits : Google Images & Pinterest