Emerson Brooks is an American film, television and voiceover actor. He has made appearances in major television shows like Lost, Lie to Me, 24, N.C.I.S. and in films including Terminator: Salvation and Super 8. He has lent his voice and movements to over 20 video games and has had the opportunity to be a part of the highest grossing video game franchises in history: Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. In 2012, he won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama for his critically acclaimed performance in All My Children. Prior to becoming an actor, Emerson joined the Army and received a commission as an Infantry Officer. He finished his degree at the University of Arizona, earning a Bachelors of Science in Business. After his college graduation, he worked in Washington D.C. as an Engineer in the aerospace industry. In 2004, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his true passion for acting.
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Here are a few things we talked about in this episode:
- Michelle introduces Emerson Brooks.
- Emerson starts the interview sharing the story of his first NO. It’s a funny one!
- As children we all learn how to accept NO’s, and some of us learn that NO doesn’t always mean NO.
- Emerson shares the story of the first professional NO he heard.
- You need to do the work to earn the YES.
- When you receive a NO it’s important to become introspective and learn what you can from a NO.
- As an entrepreneur you are every part of your business.
- Emerson shares what it’s like to hear NO’s as a professional actor.
- The most powerful NO’s in Emerson’s life have been the ones where he’s been able to turn down an offer or a job.
- Emerson shares how powerful it feels to be able to turn down acting jobs that no longer fit with the place he is it at in life.
- You must be respectful of not only your own value, but of the value of others.
- Emerson shares how he came to be a part of the TNT series The Last Ship.
- Emerson shares what he would tell his younger self.
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P.S. Do you ever take the time to self-reflect in your business? Emerson talks about how to do it in this latest blog post.
