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Thoughts on acting, filmmaking, and the journey of starting over at 52.

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Fear: Using Something Negative as Motivation

A friend struggling with self-sabotage sought my motivation secret outside the film industry. My approach is using fear as a motivator, rooted in my fear of being ordinary since my teenage years. This fear has driven my life decisions, from traveling to starting a business. Losing my job in 2022 pushed me to pursue my acting dream, fueled by the fear of regret.

April 15, 2024

Simon Shih

Actor · Filmmaker · Atlanta

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