How Steve Martin Can Help You!

I am a HUGE Steve Martin fan (it's okay Steve, I forgive you for the Father of the Bride movies).  What I especially admire about him is the way he takes calculated "risks" that may be viewed as extreme (like when he walked away from stand up comedy) to the "bizarre" ( Grammy award for Best Bluegrass Album).  I don't think banjo playing is bizarre, but hey, there are some who aren't quite enlightened just yet.  What's the point?  Steve has changed as the times have changed.  Look at his role in "The Jerk" to his most recent role in "The Big Year".  He's matured as an actor, and you can really tell that he doesn't necessarily take himself too seriously.  I follow him on Twitter just to see what off the wall things he has to say.  He's an accomplished musician, author, multiple Grammy award winner, Emmy award winner and, best of all, the winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.  When you start to feel like you cannot make that next step in your career or life, just  remember that you need to change with the times.  Don't be that guy who doesn't understand how to use a computer because you never had one when you started in the industry. But, most importantly, don't be flaky, be real, and be humble.  I saw Steve in Colorado last year and he was amazing.  He's not pretentious about his success, he just embodies it.  He truly loves what he does, and he has helped others to the top along the way.  And buy a banjo!  Steve Martin and Mark Twain can't both be wrong!