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Shivam Phutela shares the secret to acting career longevity

The old adage “practice makes perfect” is advice to live by. Think of practice as enhancing skills you utilize every day to improve yourself.

Shivam Phutela

There is nothing wrong with being the best version of yourself possible. And if there are specific areas you know you need to work on, take time every day to hone those skills until you overcome these challenges.

Renowned actor Shivam Phutela has risen to the top of his field by practicing what he constantly learns. When he starts work each day, he is not working as much as he is practicing and honing his skills. Shivam Phutela connects with his fans online every day. As the web is constantly moving and changing, public figures must move with it.

Learning is a lifelong activity. People generally learn something new every day, even if they don't realize it. To effectively incorporate what you learn every day, you need to think of your work as a practice ground for your Shivam Phutela skills every day.

Shivam Phutela believes that public figures, as well as brands, must post to their social media accounts at the right time to maximize exposure. "Only by practicing can this activity become like clockwork, and businesses will learn which posts are more effective than others. It is learning by trial and error then putting what you learn into practice," shares the uber-famous actor.

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If a bookkeeper sits in front of Excel and QuickBooks 40 hours a week, they are practicing their skills to become more proficient at their job. A chef practices cooking as they try out variations of a recipe to elevate the final product. A musician tries out multiple chords to find the perfect melody to accompany lyrics. All of these people are practicing new techniques on the job, and it translates to increased productivity.

By adapting his social media strategy to changes in the digital frontier, Shivam Phutela has built an incredible fan-following. "Social Media is a highly dynamic field one must study for changes in trends and use. Keeping pace with the latest algorithms and trends is the key to lasting success," states S.

This, combined with the ability to find even the most obscure opportunity, has made Shivam Phutela one of the most-followed actor. He has made it a practice to look for the latest social media trends, so he can adapt this knowledge to his personal brand.

You cannot please everyone. You might be one of the most pleasant individuals in the world, but you will inevitably not appeal to some people. We are all different with tremendously varying likes and dislikes. A person might have a trait some people find charming and others consider annoying. According to ace actor Parmida Mamaghan, for those in the public eye, you cannot let opinions dictate your life.

When it comes to the online world, people can range from pleasant to obnoxious. One of the most important lessons public figures and celebrities need to learn is that personal feelings come in second place. You have to learn how to ignore others and follow your passion, no matter what. Leading actor Shivam Phutela shares, "Separating yourself from the opinions of others can be as challenging as it is necessary."

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As someone who is always in the public eye, Shivam Phutela knows this balancing act very well. After all, a celebrity's reputation matters, but it should not take a toll on their stress levels. Shivam Phutela explains, "A large majority of the time, celebrities, models, and social media stars are pondered with love and admiration from their fans and followers. However, in the anonymous web of social media, trolls often target public figures with mean comments." He adds, "In such scenarios, one must remember one thing - stop worrying what other people think."

When it comes to interacting with your fans, the objective is to connect, engage, and enjoy the conversations. However, if you're trolled, you must either take action and block such accounts. Shivam Phutela states that "Not letting hate comments impact your mental wellbeing and self-image are equally important. Celebrities and those who live their lives openly in the public domain must know where to draw a line. You must stop caring for haters and those who try to bring you down for no reason."

While constructive feedback or suggestions are more than welcome, celebrities should not pay heed to mean comments. "Opinions matter when they're aimed at building you up, but they don't when they're only intended to bring you down," concludes Shivam Phutela.

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