Crimson Tide: Get Your Mind Right
Nik: Alex, do you remember when we were talking about your pilot the other day? You asked me what sells and I said don’t worry about what sells, just write what you’re really passionate about and tell a good story… Well, watch this. I love Saban’s philosophy and what he tells his players: Ignore the scoreboard, don’t worry about winning, just focus on
Spin Cycle aka In The Hoop
Alex: It's really therapeutic to write down what happened, what you’re thinking or what you're feeling when something is bothering you. Then reread it. Then reread it out loud. Then listen to what you’re saying. You can learn a lot about yourself and your thinking habits when you do this. I have a tendency to over think. Mainly the little things. So now when something or someone is bothering me, I do this exercise before ...
Growing Up Sucks
Alex: It’s official. I’m almost a grandma. My hair is falling out, I get tired by 10pm and when I get home, the first thing I do, is take my clothes off and change into sweats. The worst part is when I have a couple of drinks I’m hungover for like two days! WHAT IS GOING ON!? Not to mention the bills on bills on bills. They never stop. Cell phone, car insurance, gas, electricity, ...
Home Bittersweet Home
Nik: I had so much fun at home. I love Wisconsin. I love the open landscape, the clean air, the clear lakes, the sound of Loons, the smell of cedar and pine. I love my family. And I know how lucky that makes me because not everyone has the kind of family they want to spend a lot of time with. But I do. They make me laugh harder than anyone and they’re my biggest ...
Caught a Baditude?
Alex: I just had a run in with Cruella De Vil’s sister. The Palisades is busy this morning. I start work at 8am and it just so happens to be the same time school starts. The streets are flooded with cars, kids, and parents. As I approach my building, someone is blocking the entrance of my parking structure. Now the cars behind me have to wait too and let me tell you the one directly ...
Sage What?
Alex: Remember that day we were working and the news crew was outside because your neighboring tenant died? And you lit sage and walked around your place? And I thought you were kind of a weirdo? Well, turns out, the healer that works in my building lights it too when he needs to ‘clean the air’. And the guy I hung out with last weekend did the same thing after watching Miley Cyrus on the ...
Step Up or Step Aside!
Alex: I’m having a moment of weakness. I feel stuck. Moving out to LA makes you realize how much work you really have in front of you. Everyone I meet is an aspiring actress, singer, director, producer… you name it! Everyone has an idea that can be ‘the next big thing.’ Instead of being intimidated, I want to be motivated, but right now I’m just overwhelmed with transition and tired of pretending like it’s easy.
Nik: Remember, making it in LA is a marathon not a sprint. And if you think of it that way, it’ll take some of the pressure off and get you ‘unstuck’. It’s not about how fast you get to where you think you should be, but about moving toward something. Anything. And you’ve got to keep moving because if you stop there’s a beauty queen from Kansas ready to wave and smile her way into your spot. My mantra when I get stuck ie. full of fear and self-doubt: step up or step aside. This works for me because I’m competitive and I’m not stepping aside for anyone. Find a mantra that works for you when you get all locked up in that place of indecisiveness and uncertainty. You know, when I first moved out here,
I’m obsessed with… Hard Knocks (HBO)
Nik: If you’re not watching this show. Do. It’s inspirational and the cameras take you into the manly wonderment of an NFL locker room. Some quotes from the last episode…
“No man fears to do that which he knows he does well. If you know what the hell to do you should have no anxiety about getting it done. You should be relaxed and be able to do it and get it done. With everything chaotic around you, you outta be able to focus and get it done if you know what to do inside and out.” – Marvin Lewis (Bengals Head Coach)
“All you can really do is stay ready and stay hungry. As long as there is an opportunity I’m gonna keep on chasing.” – Aaron Maybin (after he got cut)
