One of the best bits of advice I ever received from a mentor happened one Sunday evening just before his weekly on-camera class. We sipped our green teas just across the street from a Tribeca studio, finally catching up after several months of scheduling and then rescheduling a get together.
For years, he'd taken me under his wing and we'd often speak for hours after a coaching session, or an audition. But after 14 years on the grind his star was finally on the rise. He was not only teaching a highly sought after class two days out of the week, but was now a series regular on one of New York's hottest shows. He had less time to spare these days, but was still as supportive as ever.
"You're ready just like I was," he told me. It was confirmation of a feeling I'd felt for a long while, but one I still took great solace in hearing. "You just need a break," he added.
As we got ready to make our way to class I asked him what one does when they're ready but haven't yet received the opportunity needed to reach the next level.
Without a moment's hesitation he looked to me and simply said, "Stay ready."
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