The III Archetypes of the Actor: Part III - The Soldier

Part III of V: The Soldier

Hi Actor,

Last week we covered The Artist Archetype, this week we are having a look at the archetype of The Soldier. If you haven't read the two previous posts - I'd recommend going back and having a look so you can understand what the hell I'm talking about 😂. So with no further ado! The Soldier! Hoo Rah!

He/She embodies discipline & physical/ mental dexterity. A commitment to excellence. The Soldier forges an path of unwavering dedication and resilience in the pursuit of success.

This archetype keeps you in the game for the long haul. When others are giving up, you're just getting started. Not only are you pushing on, you're thriving because of the challenge. You're growing, excelling and pushing yourself forward. I would put anything to do with mindset or personal growth in here. Anything to do with daily habits & consistency. The stuff that gets you up on the most challenging days, throw it in here. Let The Soldier do what they do best.

Mind

• Mindfulness

• Focus/ Flow State

• Meditation

• Memory:

  - Quick Learner 

  - Long term memory

  - Cold Reading

  - Choreography - memory for the body

  - Strategies for memory

• Reading

• Self development

• The Morning Pages

Body

• Stretching

• Agility

• Functionality

• Breath

• Injury Free as a priority (now approaching my 30's)

• Brain/ body connection

•  Physical/Mental Fitness

• Free Weights/ Resistance Training

• Strength Training

• Cardio

• Preventative work

• Posture correction work

• Diet

• Drink Water/ Stay Hydrated.

• Sleep

Voice

• Linklater Progression

• Bravery - "Speak up even when it's scary to"

• Abstract Exploration

The disciplinary, daily habits, drills & skills.

The maintenance work you do to keep yourself fresh.

Looking at the kind of person you want to become and how you want to go about getting there.

The Soldier looks after it for you.

He/ she is there to protect us no matter what obstacle gets in our way.

NEXT WEEK: We take a look at the final Archetype... The Diplomat.

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Talk soon,

Lachy

Lachlan is an Australian Actor who has been working within the industry for a decade. He’s worked in Film & Theatre.

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