Building Capacity and The Lifestyle of the Actor | Jon Hunter - #1

Jon Hunter is a high performance acting coach from New Zealand. In this conversation, Justin and Jon explore the intricacies of mentorship in acting, the balance between patience and intensity in coaching, and integrating acting into everyday life. Jon emphasizes the need for resilience and the ability to embrace discomfort, ultimately framing acting as a lifestyle rather than just a career. Jon also talks about the importance of building emotional capacity and understanding the essence of the craft. The conversation culminates in advice for those feeling unfulfilled, emphasizing the need for action and support from others.Time Stamps00:00 Introduction and Setting the Tone03:03 What Drives Us: Passion and Impatience05:58 The Importance of Long-Term Relationships in Mentorship09:07 Balancing Patience and Intensity in Coaching11:58 Acting as a Lifestyle: Beyond the Stage14:47 The Soft Skills of Acting: Empathy and Generosity18:03 The Concept of Beauty in Acting and Life21:07 How We Do Anything is How We Do Everything24:09 The Resistance to Integrating Acting into Daily Life26:53 Living with Ease: The Art of Letting Go29:48 Training Resilience: Embracing Discomfort33:02 The Role of Cold Exposure in Building Resilience35:51 Staying Present: The Actor's Journey Through Emotion41:32 Building Capacity in Acting45:57 Understanding the Essence of Acting52:06 The Programmer's Approach to Acting56:58 Navigating Rehearsals and Character Development74:12 Taking Action and Overcoming Fear75:06 Exploring Voice Techniques in Acting78:09 The Belief in Acting Potential81:27 Defining Different Types of Acting87:29 Chasing High Performance in Acting92:30 Evolving Beliefs About the Body99:44 Advice for Unlocking Potential