Author: theinvincibleartist

I have a Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree from The University of Pennsylvania. I am committed to the well-being and resilience of performing artists, particularly actors. I created an evidence-based model called The Resilience Compass. Using the latest research and empirically-based tools, I help you book the job, be rejection-proof, re-ignite your passion & purpose, and rock your acting career.

Acting and the Paradox of Perfection

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This article was originally published on April 5, 2019 in The Creativity Post. https://www.creativitypost.com/arts/acting-and-the-paradox-of-perfectionhttps-www.creativitypost.com-index.php-cms-actions-entries-shareentry-entryid-22019-locale-en_us Lights up to reveal a typical dormitory room set. Julian bangs on the door from backstage. His scene partner crosses from the bed to open it, finding him in a pose that on the other actors had been funny, engaging, and … Continue reading Acting and the Paradox of Perfection

Politisick: The struggle to overcome learned helplessness in a political circus where survivors’ voices don’t seem to matter

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Politisick--video There are many things about Las Vegas that do not suit me. I’m not a gambler. I loathe tobacco smoke. I’m not a fan of the desert or the heat that comes with it. What’s more, walking through those casinos wallops me with a one-two punch of sensory and empathy overload. But one of … Continue reading Politisick: The struggle to overcome learned helplessness in a political circus where survivors’ voices don’t seem to matter

Mister Rogers and the Trophy Culture Myth

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This article was first published on PositivePychologyNews.com. https://positivepsychologynews.com/news/kim-wimmer/2018093039298 I suppose I was a pretty cynical six-year-old. Granted, my childhood had been less than ideal, to put it mildly, and largely solitary. There’s no doubt that I had to grow up too fast. I learned to entertain myself. It was the mid-seventies and I adored rock … Continue reading Mister Rogers and the Trophy Culture Myth

The Passion Paradox

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How Using Our Talents in Service of Others May Help Keep Obsessive Passion in Check by Kim Wimmer So, I have this… friend who felt called to express herself and impact others through the performing arts. She’d always wanted to be a great actor and singer. She spent the first 30-something years of her life … Continue reading The Passion Paradox

What if you could have the creative career of your dreams AND love your life while you’re at it?

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The Invincible Creative Intensive begins March 5th, 2018. Suffering for your art is SO 2017. Being a successful performing artist or creative is about so much more than your craft. But you don't have to sacrifice your happiness and well-being to "make it."   Isn't it time to thrive? Artists and creatives are, in many … Continue reading What if you could have the creative career of your dreams AND love your life while you’re at it?

The Invincible Actor Intensive Begins June 12th

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Do you wish you could walk in and out of every audition with unshakeable confidence... & love your life while you craft the career you've always wanted and worked for? This 3 month course takes you through The Resilience Compass — a research-based well-being model that takes a deep dive into cultivating the essential bullet-proof … Continue reading The Invincible Actor Intensive Begins June 12th