“Practice makes perfect.” It’s one of my least favorite sayings in the English language. Yet, … [Read more...] about The Perfectionism Trap
Paul Strikwerda
The Book and the Cover
"Leave your ego at the door." That's one of the first commandments of many voice-over conferences … [Read more...] about The Book and the Cover
Do Nice People Always Finish Last?
"Why do clients always think they can play me?" said one of my students. Let's call her … [Read more...] about Do Nice People Always Finish Last?
Stop Selling Yourself Short
A while ago it happened again. One of my contacts sent me the following message: "Paul, my … [Read more...] about Stop Selling Yourself Short
Picking the Perfect Voice-Over Microphone
Guilty as charged: In the past few years I've become a hopeless gearhead. I like to look at new … [Read more...] about Picking the Perfect Voice-Over Microphone
The Wind Beneath Our Wings
This blog post is dedicated to my wife Pamela. Some fifteen years ago I walked into the … [Read more...] about The Wind Beneath Our Wings