Staying in the Game: Mindset Shifts for Creative Success with Paul Schmidt

Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li

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In this episode, Dr. Christine Li sits down with Paul Schmidt, a seasoned voice actor and voice-over business coach, to discuss the realities and mindset required for long-term success in creative careers. Paul shares his 26-year journey from radio to voice acting, including the pivotal moments and setbacks that shaped his path. The conversation dives into the power of perseverance, the importance of knowing your “why,” and the necessity of developing a supportive community when working toward ambitious goals.

Paul talks candidly about the temptation to give up and how perseverance—along with the mantra “trust and be brave”—helped him push through difficult times. Paul also shares practical strategies for evaluating whether to press on or pivot when hitting roadblocks, and Dr. Li reinforces the importance of support and self-reflection on the road to achieving your dreams.

Timestamps:

• [00:03:12] – Paul shares his background in voice acting, radio, and how he transitioned to voiceover full-time.
• [00:07:16] – Discussion about perseverance: Paul explains times he gave up and what eventually kept him going.
• [00:09:44] – Paul highlights the importance of “trust and be brave” and how it helped him through tough times.
• [00:14:57] – The importance of community and accountability in overcoming the urge to give up.
• [00:15:48] – Paul describes two main types of self-sabotage and how our comfort zone keeps us small.
• [00:25:08] – Paul shares the “shots on goal” and “speed to market” mindsets for overcoming fear and procrastination.

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