The Backline How Do I Know If I’m Getting Better?
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Jul 31, 2025 They talk about spotting real progress in improvisation and what separates advanced players from masters. They share stories of bombing, big mistakes, and how pressure and responsibility speed growth. Practical habits come up: purposeful practice, producing your own shows, cross-pollinating communities, and taking risks early to build confidence.
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Growth Comes From Being Thrown In
- Major growth often happens when you're thrust into roles you feel unready for and must 'grow to fill the space'.
- Rob and Adam both describe understudying or unexpected lead gigs as catalysts that built confidence fast.
Understudy To Build Resilience
- Volunteer for understudy and high-pressure roles to build resilience and professional muscle.
- Adam notes understudying forces reliability (cues, stage flow) and repeatedly surviving it reduces future fear.
Fail Early And Analyze Fast
- Embrace failure intentionally: bomb badly to learn faster and analyze what broke.
- Rob compares breakdowns to a hammer breaking — only then do you inspect technique and change behavior.
