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33 Responses to “Don’t Let Fear Take Your Dream”

  1. August 5,2009
    Greg Friese @ 8:52 am

    Terry, great video and voice over.

    You should try rock climbing for your next conquer fear of heights task.

  2. August 5,2009
    Mike Jones @ 10:18 am

    What a great message and oh-so timely ,Thanks for the inspirational and motivational message we all need,Mike Jones(VoicebyMike)

  3. August 5,2009
    Hunter @ 10:41 am

    Great work Terry!

  4. August 5,2009
    David Overly @ 12:59 pm

    Great stuff Terry. And I’m proud of you for taking action.

  5. August 6,2009
    Sonia Heathman @ 10:00 am

    Great video Terry. I admire your courage a great deal!

    Last night was my first voice over class…YIPPEE

    For a long time now, I’ve always been afraid to speak in front of a group of people. However, I did it last night by reading my first copy, It was great! I have two more classes to attend for the Beginner’s VO class and then I decide if I want to move on to the Advanced VO class.

    Thanks again for the inspiration that you bring and much success!

  6. August 9,2009
    Yolanda Hooks @ 10:20 pm

    This was a very inspiring log. I have an arthritic condition that causes me extreme pain. I have not been able to work a full time job for the past couple of years as a result of the condition, actually conditions that cause the pain to plague me. I have been looking for a new career to define myself and once again add direction and enjoyment to my life. I have been wondering what has held me back and after watching this I have realized that it is the FEAR of PAIN! OK…and the fear of success too, but that’s easy to overcome. At any rate, it was very inspiring and I look forward to my voice over success.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

  7. October 26,2009
    Jane Asher @ 8:56 am

    Nice landing and great message, thank you!

    • October 26,2009
      Terry Daniel @ 9:08 am

      Thanks Jane and thanks for all of you for the nice comments! :)

  8. October 26,2009
    John Sipple @ 12:23 pm

    Hi Terry,
    Your generosity in sharing experience, whether voice over technicals or inspiration like this video, is really wonderful. I’m very happy to be part of your network. Thank you.
    John

  9. October 26,2009
    Anthony Piselli @ 2:02 pm

    Great and timely video!
    Kudos for overcoming your fear of heights…

  10. October 26,2009
    Caroline Corser @ 5:11 pm

    Thanks for that inspiring video, Terry. You just gave me a boot in the pants to get out there and get those VO jobs. I know the first step is the hardest. If you can do it, so can I. Well done!
    Keep Smiling!
    Caroline
    The Voice with a Smile

  11. October 27,2009
    monique @ 3:28 am

    I really liked your kind words. I do get scared that I have to give ALL my money to do voiceovers. I thank you for letting me know that my hunger to get into the business will not prevail.
    Monique

  12. October 28,2009
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  13. October 31,2009
    Andrea Christensen @ 10:45 am

    Terry, thank you – there is a plethora of misinformation on voice over out there. I appreciate your positive voice.

    • October 31,2009
      Terry Daniel @ 10:49 am

      Thank you, Andrea! I truly appreciate it.

  14. November 16,2009
    Dan Nims @ 12:07 pm

    Excellent piece, Terry. I remember learning to fly in the late ’70s. (Got my private pilot’s license in 1980)

    To master being in control of an airplane you must be willing to go ‘outside’ of your comfort zone. Practicing ‘stall recovery’ was one of those absolutely necessary skills you must learn. Imagine, flying along just fine and then you have to put the craft in an attitude that makes it ‘quit’ flying. Then you quickly lower the nose to recover. Works every time but it’s a bit scary with the ‘stall warning’ horn going off!

    You’ve presented excellent tips on the voice acting craft on your videos. Keep up the good work. And best wishes on earning your license, if you don’t have it already!

  15. January 7,2010
    Robert Leach @ 10:07 am

    That was inspiring thank you.

    It looks like you were flying over Mnpls. Was that Lake Elmo Airport you flew out of by any chance?

    • January 7,2010
      Terry Daniel @ 10:08 am

      Thanks Robert!

      It was out of Flying Cloud Airport. :)

  16. February 5,2010
    Len Tyzack @ 4:10 am

    Terry, I am enjoying all the stuff you are passing on.
    Things are a little different here in Australia but I am
    getting great benifit from your E mails. Thankyou

  17. March 7,2010
    Ben Bastyr @ 3:08 pm

    Greetings Terry,
    Great segment about tackling our fears head on! I also got a kick out of the gravel truck crossing the runway in front of you as you are landing. I noticed major construction in the background.
    Anyway, this segment struck a cord with me too and as I proceed into a hopeful voice over career with quite an intense fear of public speaking. I have been forcing myself to step out of my ‘comfort zone’ as you did, learn to adjust and be relatively comfortable. It is actually very exciting and motivating!

    Ben Bastyr

  18. April 7,2010
    David Sigmon @ 3:37 pm

    Terry, Let me know when you are ready for the next step. I’ll grab my gear and we’ll go sky diving together. Standing by for your call. DS

  19. April 12,2010
    Arlen Chitty @ 9:48 pm

    Hi! Terry. Excellent advice. Thanks. I am wondering which microphone you were using for your audio. It would be great if you could give us a few tips on microphone techniques, placement and some of the better microphones in the market for voice overs. I am currently using a Rode NT2A and would like your comments. Thanks, Keep it up! Arlen.

  20. April 16,2010
    George Tsiros @ 10:31 pm

    Terry,

    Thanks for the inspirational video! It is all too easy for us to allow our fear of success or failure prevent us from living our dreams. Keep reminding us about what really matters most.

    George

  21. April 22,2010
    Jim Dunn @ 2:50 pm

    Terry,

    I’ve been told that dreams should remain just as they are. That is so much bullspit! Thank you for driving (flying!) the point home.

    Jim

  22. May 24,2010
    Kenric Thomas @ 6:39 pm

    Ha Ha. This is perfect for me, because I have a dream to do both (fly and make a living through voice overs). Thanks, Terry :)

  23. August 9,2010
    Ernie Douglas @ 5:35 pm

    Thanks Terry,

    I get it, and right now I’m hoping that I have not wasted to much time???…

    Thanx

  24. August 10,2010
    John McLain @ 6:29 pm

    Wow – what a great message of encouragement. Thanks so much Terry, best to you!

  25. October 6,2010
    David Van Sise @ 9:56 am

    Thanks Terry! I love these teaching videos you make!! Very inspiring !!
    I have Fibromyalgia and It’s very hard to do any of my old kind of Physical Labor type work. Voice over work is perfect for me. I just want to get into it the right way so as to not waste time like you’ve said.
    Keep them Coming!!

  26. October 25,2010
    Sam @ 1:18 am

    Well said, Terry! I also have had a fear of heights. Had to beat it every day when I went to unload my flatbed trailer.
    You hit the nail square on the head. I have other fears to deal with. Now’s as good a time as any.
    Thanks!

  27. January 7,2011
    Bettye Zoller Seitz @ 10:49 pm

    I teach my students positivism and self-confidence as a crucial element of ANY endeavor including acting or voice overs. Good article and thank you. It also is important to know that with the widespread publicity of voice over work today (very few used to know about it in years past, this is my 34th year as a pro) many are getting into it thinking it is ‘just talking’ or thinking it is something others book you on, jobs just magically ‘come to you.’ This is a SMALL BUSINESS and you are your own publicity agent and must figure out how to make a cash flow stream come to you and keep it coming. It’s not easy. Don’t buy into those who tell you it’s easy or a get rich quick biz. It takes building. Usually, five years minimum are required (if ever) to make significant money and you have to get major work from advertising agencies that pay residuals, sell your own jobs, put in your home recording studio. It takes money to make money of course in every business.

  28. January 24,2011
    Andy Holiday @ 10:07 pm

    Terry-I’m taking flying lessons too! It is a TOTAL Rush!!!!

  29. March 17,2011
    TB @ 3:20 pm

    Thank’s for the boost, Terry!

  30. March 12,2012
    Jessica-Virginia Mouffok @ 11:32 pm

    Hi Terry,

    thank you very much for your inspirational video!

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