# Actors Are Addicted to External Validation — Here's the Fix

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Podcast: [Get Scene Unscripted](https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-scene-unscripted-6651573)
Published: 2026-06-23T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jesse Malinowski breaks down the three most common mindset traps keeping actors stuck -- uncontrollable goals, the external validation cycle, and not enjoying the process -- and gives a concrete three-step system to build real confidence in your acting career. If you've ever wondered whether your auditions are getting better or felt like you're on a treadmill to nowhere, this Get Scene Unscripted solo episode is built for you. Join Our Newsletter: https://getscenestudios.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7660af20fdb3c04d6b6516591&id=eecb804958 Join out Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/GetScenePod⁠

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