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Hi Kurt! Great video, as always! 😌 For years I’ve been an extra in movies and tv shows, but I could never figure out how to move up the ladder. This summer I finally did, and I even got my first acting job, and auditioned for many more (still waiting on the results 🤞), and next week I’ll work as an actor for the first time in a Paramount+ production. Your videos helped me get my confidence back, which I thought I lost a long time ago. Thank you for inspiring us, and keep up the good work! Lots of love, Viven Nagy

I’ve binged your videos, Wendy Wright’s, and have heavily considered joining The Houde school of acting, even planning to pay for a class all for the passion and drive I have to act. It’s so inspirational hearing people like you and many others speak on the topic of hardships and roadblocks but NOT giving up. Acting is not a dream for me anymore, it’s my career. My future that I want to invest everything I can into and meet wonderful people like you and others who share my passion. Thank you and I hope you all have an amazing day and NEVER GIVE UP!

I keep coming back to this and rewatching it. When I’m feeling disappointed that I’m auditioning but not booking, this helps so thank you.

This is soooo timely Kurt!! I started to doubt myself lately as I too have been auditioning, auditioning, auditioning and its been a few months since I booked something. Thx so much for the inspiration. 🤗💖

There's a recent video from the SAG-AFTRA Foundation with the 2022 Emmy Award-nominated actors where Jake Lacy ("White Lotus") shared a story about a friend getting advice from Tom Hanks, which was, "Good things come to those who persevere." I've been holding that idea close, almost like a mantra, ever since.

Thank you for sharing Kurt! Always love your videos. I'm on my 6/7th month of losing the mental health acting game with the near quitting/not even putting myself forward for auditions after coming SO CLOSE to a well paying acting job that would have freed me from a long served catering day job, to just falling short as the runner up, getting nothing & beating myself up. I'm 29 years old - been going at it since 22. Your story struck a cord with me - as your stuff always does. I'm on a holiday at the moment, when I come back - gonna give it another proper shot. Hoping I can look back at this comment sometime in the future and see that I've progressed & can remain as one of the acting survivors. 🤞 I hope you have a great time on set and that the filming goes well Kurt. You've earnt everything you've got and you're a blessing to all actors old&new for guidance here on the RU-vid interwebs. Have a great rest of the year!

Like all of your content, this is something that REALLY helps me personally. To hear someone of that caliber go through what he went through, and ultimately never giving up is just incredible. This is just another wonderful reminder to never let ANYTHING stop you from doing what you love to do, no matter how long it take for you to find success. Thank you again as always Kurt!

That's the most encouraging thing I've ever heard. You're definitely a real admiration. Thanks.

Thank you, Kurt, for this video. A little boost of motivation and/or encouragement is just what we all need sometimes. 👍

freaking love this. thank you!

One thing that is great about these career advice videos Kurt Yue gives us, is that they provide mentorship for those of us up-and-coming actors who do not have mentors. I imagine that the famous actor from Michigan who thought about quitting had at least one other actor in his corner advising him to keep going and to not give up. Kurt and other actors are providing mentorship to countless early career actors, and perhaps even veteran actors! Thank you so much for you guidance and advice, Kurt. And Kurt, never give up! You got this!

This reminds me of a time several years ago I thought about quitting. A friend of mine invited me to her church, and some of the curch leaders were prophesying…I never been to this church never met these people before-but I am a Christian and saved and have a relationship with God. One of the leaders called me up and began prophesying and revealing things about me that the only way anyone could have known is if they were with me in my room!! One of the things she said was there is something you are planning on giving up that I can hear the Holy Spirit saying “try it again” well there was only one thing that I was pursuing that I was thinking about quitting and that was acting.🎭 It was a powerful service for me and I never forgot that encounter with the Holy Spirit! I didn’t end up quitting and I believe that same year or maybe several months later I booked my first local commercial, fast forward years later I booked 2 talk show daytime tv shows and that same year booked my first speaking role on tv. I always think about had I quit, look what I would have missed! All glory to God! Anytime I got down I would always think about that and that would keep me going! But here I am years later contemplating quitting… I haven’t booked anything in years, life has been really topsy-turvy for me. I want to say just about every actor I’ve worked with on short films/student films etc have upgraded to agents/managers and booked co-star roles and even a whole part in a movie/movie posters and such and I’m happy for them but it makes me feel like I’m getting nowhere and makes me question if I should even continue. I don’t think I ever questioned quitting as much as I did this year…up until this video I thought it was just me, thank you for sharing your story and your experiences! Think I will definitely keep going!

Thank you. I needed to hear this. I auditioned for 4 different roles this past month and never heard back from any of them. Thank you for the encouraging message

New subscriber New to your videos Awesome content!!! You keep doing ya thang You give and the Universe will continue to give back Peace ✌🏾 Ps you definitely need to create your own acting 🎭 teaching Package

Moving to the USA this month! I'll make it BIG. I'll meet you oneday Kurt)

Nice story but unfortunately unlike that unnamed actor not many people have the safety net of daddy’s money to fall back on if needed.

Hey Kurt. Been following your RU-vid channel for a few months now. Very informative and inspiring stuff. I love this video, I’ve been working at my acting since 2012. I’m 30 now and just shot my first scene yesterday with law and order. After a few auditions with my first rep I finally landed it.

Can any one tell me that whether or not there is a big market of acting (similar to Los Angeles) in UK?

Please tell me if I want to get into a marvel movie later in life will I be able to do it from here in UK or i would have to move to Los Angeles?

Today i had a really stressful day thinking about my dreams and if worth it..and you came with this video..i really needed that ❤️ thank u so much for the inspiration .. and all i can say to you is to keep going forward..have strength and you can do anything

Really appreciate this story. I think a lot of us can relate to this.

Needed this one today, thank you!! Have fun on set!

Thank you Kurt for sharing this, those negative thoughts and doubts as you said, are always on the back of your mind, especially at the beginning and when you're not auditioning or auditioning like crazy without booking any job. When I watched "Hunting of Hill House" I recognised your voice and seeing you made me happy as I always am for fellow actors that keep on pushing and make it through!! I'm all for positive mindset, support and inspiration. This industry is tough enough! Never give up💪. I'll see you on set😁😎🤟

I know this is an old video, but my goodness it is what I needed to hear today. I gave in to that nagging voice almost 20 years ago, did the "safe" thing. And I have just this year jumped back in, and it is terrifying. Almost quit before I had begun (again), but thankful I didn't. Thank you Kurt. You continue to enlighten and inspire.

thank you for this! :')

I have been submitting audition after audition and I know it's a "win" just to get a request from the casting director but it's hard to not get down on yourself. I'm starting this career late(wanted to raise my kids) so it's difficult but I will keep going!

Hi I want say thank you for helping and I wanted to ask if you had some Tipps how can became an actor if you life in Germany and don’t know how to start in America but can’t afford to travel there

I started 4 months ago. Your videos prepared me for this journey. I’ve been fortunate to be cast for some short films and a music video. Early stages of everything plus one theatre class and one screen acting class to be always learning and honing. This Thursday, I audition for one of 18 spots for a year-long course. I’m scared but I know if I don’t make it, I can continue with stuff here in my city.

Sir, I deeply need this right now. I didn't search for this vid, just went to RU-vid and this was a recommendation. What a coincidence. Nevertheless, THANK YOU SO MUCH. You didn't know how badly I needed these words. From the bottom of heart, THANK. YOU. SO. MUCH.

Needed it, Kurt. Thank you. I think it has been rough for everyone this time of the year.

Hii Kurt Sir! I became your fan from Black Widow movie. And, I have a question to you that - 'I am from India, and i belongs from a middle class family, and i want to become an actor in Hollywood, and i have started learning acting.. So what I should do next?'

in lamens terms.. ITS ALL A NUMBERS GAME.. keep working on your craft and honing your skills but you still gotta shoot alot of shots

Thank you for inspirational video with true meaning! Thank you for sharing this video. Cindy

Thank u so much for this video Kurt!! When u made that statement about getting a lot of auditions but not booking really hit me . Because it’s a stage I’m going though now . I remember your video of “every audition is a win” and that kept my spirits high but like u said it does take a toll on u when u don’t book. But after watching this video and knowing that it happens to all of us and to continue to stay positive definitely motivated me. I appreciate your words and great advice! Your definitely a blessing to all new actors helping us grow and learn about the business we love with acting 🙏🏾

I just joined Houde because of you! Thanks for all the great guidance!!! 🙏🏻

Be mentally strong life is hard because having easy challenges will teach you nothing so embrace it fight it. I’m struggling kind of with my production in my school so it’s time to get to work I just start and no stop and see where it gets you!

I saw this video and you are soooooo right in this. I am a little bit older 44. I have been an extra for a long long time. And I did theaterclasses! I played prof in musicals but still had to begin at 0 with movies. Hearing musicals are different you are not a movie actor. About two years ago this changed Ted lasso came to the netherlands and I became the stand in for the biggest actor in that series. After putting that on my resume things started to change. I don't do the big stuff. But I now get the small parts and I'll keep building towards that. I am working on my english. Would love to go international. But will see. But it is like you said. I don't even know how many times I thought I'' am out of this. For me your story is part of me being now. I finally found that fire again and now I am giving myslef 100 % Never give up and find an easy jo to pay your bills. I had an child so it was difficult. But you will find away!

Thank you so much for creating this video.... And motivating us to not to give up. God bless!

That has happened to me a couple times - I have had a long stretch of not booking, then I’ll book two back to back.

Are the actor's initials MR by any change? His story sounded very familiar.

Great video! Thank you! As an actor in the beginning stages what types of day jobs did you have? I currently work at a Country Club but am wondering if there are other jobs out there besides waiting tables that aspiring actors can hold?

I needed this video today THANK YOU !! also what mic do you use for your videos ? the quality is nice

What if you didn't start until you were 41 years old. In ten years I'll be 51 possibly to old to book anything.

Iam 12 years old, my parents don't support me. I'm doing drama club at school but it isn't enough what do I do?

Once again u don't get It, can't , no regular person that doesn't have a star friend , relative , neighbor to open the door 🚪🚪🚪 can't get in for any auditions anyway in the bizness ! I want to be making my films on my set , can't get a pitch meeting to sell script , to get money to may my films , I will never get an audition , don't want to audition , wanna be working with people I know but I don't know anybody to give me a break .

And also thanks 🙏 for this because I just started my audition journal where I keep track of my auditions.I had 3 auditions so far.I haven’t heard anything back but to know that it will take time a consistent effort to one day book something is great to know .Thank you

how did you make a living all those time that you didn’t get any booking? how did tou support tourself or your family? thank you for any enlightenment you can share❤

Was just watching Greenland and was like, “I know that guy!”

Wow this is encouraging! Thank you! Had a good streak of booking jobs. Than nothing. Thanks for this!

I have no any Emmy Award, but still thinking to quit! That guy is hero!

I want work with you in some movie, MX Co production US.

Thx for the reminder! I have been on about a dozen and nothing! I have been doing this for 20 + years and have a great reel and resume! WTF!

It's not an easy journey being an actor and finding peace within yourself outside of doing what you love. But for me, creating my own work, and finding new hobbies/sports and things to do is what really helps the most. That and finding good solid friends that love you for you, and being that for them.

I REALLY needed this today! I have been feeling like quitting so badly lately. I told myself I would hang in there until early next year because not booking is soul crushing. Thanks for the message today.

first as always 😎

I just listened to this today. I couldn’t have found it at a better time! Thanks man!!

I absolutely true. Never quit and keep pushing because 99% of the times this is the only way to become a working actor 🙌🏻

I was having one of those days today.. Thanks for making me feel better.

Hello kurt! I recently started taking acting classes outside of school and I was wondering if participating In a musical that's coming up at my middle school is worth it. I am not sure because it will be mostly singing and dancing.

Remember me Kurt?? I have been talking you since last two videos 🔥😀

Was is really difficult as an actor, is working on "green screen" sets, there you need to not only have the right mindset and feelings, but also react to imaginary things going on the set.

I see you’re upcoming movies are a haunted mansion congratulations my guy

Thank you for sharing this! The pursuit of acting, or any audience-facing entertainment career, is very personal. It can be challenging, but we have to keep going!

This is so encouraging! Excellent video!

Thank you for this video, Kurt. ❤

I wanna quit right now and I’m just getting started

Somehow i think that the misterious actor is jim carrey...

You Are So Great!! Thank You

i have a question how do people get casted for just an episode? like in Criminal Minds or Law & Order, they had new people for every single episode. How can one acquire a role like that? Nothing major 😅

I am going to keep guessing who this actor is. I will not type it though

Thanks man, I’ll see you on set one day 🙏🏾

Thank you for your words of encouragement.

Omg Kurt . Kurt , you are so brave 👍🏻👍🏻

I love the fact that you are shooting but still manage to make time even for 6 minutes to share a motivational video. Respect

This is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you 💜

Awsome, very encouraging!

This video is truly encouraging. Thank you 😊

Thank you very much for sharing!

hi iam from india i want a chance to act as a side roles . how to find a chance from india

Thank you for this encouraging video, Kurt! I have a question. On days when i don't have roles. Should i consider doing extra jobs (money, possibility to be promoted onto a featured role) or not because it would be back sliding to being "just an extra"?

Great video Kurt! Really needed this one!

Unfair to not mention his name. We need the name for motivation lol.

Thank you for being there for us 🙏🏽

I hope to meet and shake your hand one day 🤝🏼

I have plenty of work experience and nobody wants to employ me, this is the reason I am practicing to become actress since 2 weeks, I have no choice I think I found my calling after being rejected by employers 500s times enough is enough 🎉

Spot on for me! Thanks for sharing.

81 "no's" make the 1 "yes" worth it.

Pls make a video on history of Greek theatre

I can’t thank you enough for sharing. I REALLY needed to here this at this very moment. Can’t stop crying 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰🧚🏽

we've missed u Kurt, the best on earth!

R u talking about eric close? 😏

Thanks Kurt, I needed to hear that today.

Love this video thanks for this ❤

Hi Kurt ! Thank you so much for inspiring us and for your encouragement. Just curious , how do you pay your rent and bills when you didn’t book any on 81 auditions ? How do you let GO those auditions that you love the role because you can relate to it 100% ?

let me guess Michael Fairman

Always good advice! There are so many frauds out there making a living off the naivety of green actors, so hearing it from someone who’s actually working and experiencing the grind is very much appreciated. One thing I’d like to know is, we often hear this from all ends of the acting game. Never quitting seems to be the theme of overcoming the up’s and downs of this industry. Outside of never quitting, it would be great to hear a more detailed journey of what kept them from never quitting. Was it the luck of booking a job? Did they meet someone that changed their path? What else was it that kept them from never quitting?

Truth. Thanks for this. My days are practice and hope. Rinse and repeat 😊. Gotta keep moving.

I saw you in Cobra kai big shot out. 💓

Im feeling frustrated due to I can’t find casting calls in orlando, i have tried facebook groups a lot but nothing, it’s really empty out here. And im really worried because since i started im not sure if im going to succeed because im an immigrant without working permit or SSN. Im scared of booking something and getting rejected because of it.