Hi all,
So this is my first post. Sorry it's been so late, but I haven't really had anything to talk about that pertained to, what I perceive as, the overall "theme of my posts. But now I feel as if I do have something to add. So here goes...
This August, I will be moving to Los Angles, California to become an actor. I know, it's sounds crazy, right? This goes against nearly everything that my parents tried to instill in me during the 18 years I lived with them. They would much rather I stay in school and get a degree, but I feel as though my best chance for success is sooner rather than later. So, I have taken a leave of absence (which is a fancy way of saying I dropped out) from Elon University and have decided to pack up and chase my dreams.
Now, don't suppose that I acted rashly. This was a carefully thought out, life-changing decision. One of the best pieces of advice I received about making tough decisions was from a good friend of mine, Rasool Jahan. She told me that I needed to think until I literally couldn't think any more. That when the time came for me to defend my decision, any doubts I had would be perceived as weaknesses and that I would grow to regret my choice. So that's what I did. I spent nearly a month in solitude debating the pro's and con's until I was positive that I had made the right choice and that nothing could convince me otherwise.
I won't outline my entire debate, but I can tell you that I know that this is the right choice for me. I know that thirty years from now, I want to be able to say I wasn't afraid to follow my dreams. Whether I'm successful in this or not, this is the right thing for me to do.
So, I will be spending at least two years in LA. If after two years I don't get any work, I'll face the music and head back to school without any regrets. If at the two-year mark, my career looks promising (ie. I'm working somewhat regularly) I will extend my stay to five years. After five years, unless I miraculously become the "next big thing," I will return to school and finish my studies.
My goal with this blog is to provide an insight into the life of someone chasing his dream, no sugar coating. If I'm sleeping in my car, living off of Ramen Noodles, I'll tell you about it. So viewer discretion advised?
I'll try to post at least twice a week once I move out.
Best Regards,
Kyle
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4 comments:
kyle perren, i am so proud of you. i wish you the best of luck and am so excited to hear about everything :) i hope that we can all have at least some of your courage when it comes to our dreams. you're gonna do great things, my friend.
xoxo, katie
As you said yourself, you've thought it out and really considered it: you're not going on a whim. You've got the right attitude for sure. If it doesn't work out, atleast you'll have the memories.
I know this is late. But best of luck with that Kyle. You believe in yourself and you've thought it out. I'm with Duane. If it doesn't work out, at least you'll have the memories and the satisfaction of knowing you tried and followed your dreams.
Well done. Be extraordinary.
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