Model City

Location plays a huge role in the opportunities that we have. That's why it is so great that more and more opportunities are coming to those in small towns. For example, if you've ever watched America's Next Top Model, they always have a few girls from small towns in the midwest, they have one girl who lives in a trailer park, one girl who grew up in a shelter somewhere, and then they throw in some girls who are from big cities as well to make "good tv." Well, you may think they just do it for viewership, but whatever their reasoning, it still gives an opportunity to someone who might not have another one otherwise. It is very difficult to break into the entertainment industry living in a town that doesn't have one. I can tell you first hand, living in Connecticut and trying to make it big in modeling, is a challenge. Moving to New York City made it a bit easier to get the jobs, but it is still a struggle. With more opportunity comes more competition. Nobody said it was going to be easy, and its not, but the more you try the more success you will find. You can never get booked for a job you don't try for. Don't take it to heart when you don't get booked. It doesn't mean you aren't good enough, tall enough, skinny enough, beautiful enough, it just means you weren't the look they were going for in this particular job. Eventually, someone will be looking for your look. There are opportunities out there, you just have to go search for them. They don't come to you. So, this advice goes out to all of you who live in small towns and don't think you have a chance in a million. Move. Yes, you're going to have to save up some money to do so. Yes, you might not know a single person by name for weeks. Yes, you're going to be lonely at times. Yes, it will be a struggle. But know this, it is worth it. Whether you try and succeed or try and fail, at least you tried. Isn't it better to live knowing you tried than to wonder for the rest of your life, what if? Live without regrets. If your opportunities are limited for success in what you want to do with your life, move your life. It's okay to fail, people will respect you for your courage to try, but nobody will commend you for giving up without a fight. Good luck in all your endeavors!
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