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We all know making our own work is essential as actors, but limiting ourselves to one self-produced project at a time deprives us of so many of the amazing benefits that come from being one’s own boss in the first place. Now you are probably asking, “How, Joshua? How can we possibly add even more to our plates? We can’t all be the next Shonda Rhimes like you are.”

OK, so maybe I took some liberties with the Shonda comparison, but the part about you asking me “how?” is almost certainly accurate. And, so, I will tell you how.

You’re already taking a big risk by producing an artistic venture, and maybe playing with more unknowns in the form of new collaborators, you’ll seek comfort and safety by surrounding yourself with familiar collaborators.

Apparently, the only way to be a “real” artist, actor or otherwise, is to completely dedicate yourself entirely to your particular craft. This narrow, all-consuming yet dignified purpose, we are told, is the only way we can make it in this business.

Wouldn’t this be ideal?