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Aug 11, 2026 9 min

13296: So...About Those Contradictory Rules.

from The VOHeroes Podcast Hosted by David H. Lawrence XVII

Hey there, hero! “Look before you leap.” (Get some basic info before you head into the unknown.) …versus… “He who hesitates is lost.” (Be bold, and go for it. Damn the potential pitfalls.) So, which is the rule to follow? The answer is, like in most messy, life-y things, “it depends.” There are plenty of real world examples of “contradictory proverbs” in what we do as performers. In this episode, we talk about one specific clash of “rules” when it comes to your demos. How do you reconcile opposing rules? What strategy do you put in place when there are two (or more) ways of working things out according to the “rules”? Let me know in the comments below. REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/so-about-those-contradictory-rules/ #Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you... ...become a VO talent (or a more successful one): https://voheroes.com/start ...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent): https://acxmasterclass.com/ ...narrate your own book (if you’re an author): https://narrateyourownbook.com/ ...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent): https://mikesock.com/ ...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines): https://rehearsal.pro/ ...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac: https://audiocupcake.com/ The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with: BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...

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Hey there, hero! “Look before you leap.” (Get some basic info before you head into the unknown.) …versus… “He who hesitates is lost.” (Be bold, and go for it. Damn the potential pitfalls.) So, which is the rule to follow? The answer is, like in most messy, life-y things, “it depends.” There are plenty of real world examples of “contradictory proverbs” in what we do as performers. In this episode, we talk about one specific clash of “rules” when it comes to your demos. How do you reconcile opp...

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