the best work happens when you stop trying to be good

Sometimes, you need to let go so you can go further.

Opening night. You know what to do. You have all the lines. All the thoughts. Everything is set. Yet, you still feel nervous. Your family and friends are all here to see you. And you perform a bit more. You try a little harder. You sink a little deeper. This… was OK. What happened? 

But then the next time, you take a breath. You want to cry a little. But you do your job as best you can while trying not to let it out. This time, you shift towards yourself. And this time, the audience holds their breath. 

This is the one everyone remembers. This one happened when you started being real.