Ted Doolittle: Actor, accountant and playwright in Houston, Texas.

This is incredible. I love it. The entire blog spoke to me, but I especially liked this quote: "

While you walk, crawl, dance, or fly with your passion remember it’s the discipline, sustained effort, and ability to tolerate frustration that moves you forward. "

Just this morning I read a couple of your earlier blogs about developing relationships. I had printed them out for future reading and that future was today. Great stuff and one that even this introvert (the subject of another blog I remember reading on Stage32) needs this constant reminder. Thank you.

Hi everyone, I've just joined and thought I'd introduce myself! I host The Sarah O'Connell Show - an entertainment show on Youtube, featuring celebrity interviews with actors, directors, comedians, and musicians. I've also hosted film festivals, been a judge in comedy competitions, featured on BBC television and radio. I'm also a film critic and caricature artist in my spare time. Anyway, that's me! Feel free to say hi...

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Thanks Cheryl. Now I need to re-read your blog, repeat some of the quotes every day, share it with my wife and read Shonda's book! Thank you.

In theory, I would love to be a leader but I know I'm a much better footsoldier than a General. If I'm into your deal then I'll shout it from the rooftops to bring more people on board. There are a few little New Jersey punk bands (although I live in Liverpool, UK) that I stumbled upon that I've been trying to spread the word about, the fact that they make it look like they recognise my efforts inspires me to shout even louder. The reason for my efforts is that I'm made to feel part of the story, which, however insignificantly, makes a tiny little mark in the world that I was here, and I was part of that Tribe.

I recognised this while reading "Tribes" by Seth Godin, which is all about creating communities around a common love, or cause. It's the thing that makes people queue up from silly o'clock in the morning to get a brand new phone that you can't plug any headphones into or pitch in $20/£20 for a really niche project that wouldn't otherwise exist. It's for that special connection to a thing that you just 'get', and feel, on some level, it 'gets' you.

If you're working on a project with an element of community backing, I strongly encourage you to give Tribes a read. It's not very long, it's VERY American (I'm English, and there's only so much enthusiasm we allow in a sentence. I hope this is received with the mirth with which it is typed), but/and It's very inspiring. If you want people to believe in your project, it's good if they can see their reflection in it and Seth's book lays out a pretty simple framework of how to play the tune that leads the giddy villages on your journey with you.

I'm rambling now, but if you're looking for a starting point to launch a project, and to attract some attention, that book is a handy little claxon.

So if you've got some passion, and you've made it this far, I'm 'good people' to have on your team, so let me in and I'll see if I can offer anything. Maybe if I can get my ducks in a row you could return the favour, but let's see how we go.

Cheers, Jamie

Hello everyone!

My name is Steve I am new here and I am very excited to connect with many of you. I am based out of NJ and my strengths are in cinematography and editing. I edit on Adobe Premiere and I'm very handy with motion graphics in After Effects. I have worked on commercials, short and feature films for the past 7 years.

Ted, this is so inspiring. Love your positive attitude and your journey. Nothing can keep you down! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing, Ted. God is good. Truly an example of Proverbs 3:5-6.

This article was just what I needed! Thank you so very much for sharing your story Ted. Such an inspiration. You truly are a light for the discouraged, and I'm sure I speak not only for myself, but for others when I say you have given us new motivation and passion to never give up on our dreams! I am so happy you endured and kept pushing forward. God always had big plans for you my friend, and I'm sure bigger ones are coming, so you just have the faith and keep pushing forward like you have. I proud of you man!

This is inspiring to read! God is good! Thanks for sharing it, Ted.

Thanks for your inspiring article, including your candor about depression, which impacts so many of us as creative people. Psychologist and creativity coach Eric Maisel points out in his book The Van Gogh Blues that “Creators have trouble maintaining meaning. Creating is one of the ways they endeavor to maintain meaning...and sometimes produce work that helps others maintain meaning.” He warns: “Not creating is depressing because creators are not making meaning when they are not creating.“ More in my article http://thecreativemind.net/3915/

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!

Thank you, Ted, for sharing your inspiring story with us.

I love reading articles about people who battle and overcome obstacles to reach their goals. Stage32 blogs have featured quite a few of them who are Stage32 members, and I hope that continues. Life is short and hard, and you're certainly making the best of it while  you're here.  May the heavens continue to bless you and your loved ones, Mr. D!

Wow! What a story. It was very interesting to read.

I love this story. Thanks for sharing and encouraging us to perservere through the severe.

Truly inspiring, Ted. Your story is a tutorial in courage. God bless.

Such a great post. Thank you so much for giving us a nudge.