Meet Kutloano Headbush

We recently connected with Kutloano Headbush and have shared our conversation below.

Hi KUTLOANO, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?

I believe I got my work ethic from my parents. They are both dreamers, who have always had a clear vision of what they wanted to do. My siblings and I grew up watching them work on their craft, pushing to achieve their goals, developing an appreciation for hard work and dedication. Observing how they navigated challenges shaped my positive attitude; I learned to see obstacles as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks.

Learning from my parents taught me that success is earned through your choices, and choices that affirm habits of perseverance and discipline are more likely to get you where you want to go. I’m grateful to have had such great examples growing up.

My experiences—marked by ups and downs—have been instrumental in shaping my resilience and drive. I’m grateful for the support from my family and friends, who inspire me to persevere through every challenge. This amazing support system not only fuels my determination but also reinforces my commitment to maintaining a strong work ethic as I pursue my ambitions in acting and filmmaking here in Los Angeles.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I am an actor, born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, now living and working in Los Angeles, California. I like to think of myself as a storyteller because I enjoy creating moments and telling stories in different ways, whether through film, theatre, dance, or performance art. I first started my performance journey in acrobatic dance,
From there, I explored physical theater, dance, dance film, performance art, and a myriad of performance styles, all of which have enriched my artistic journey.

In the recent seasons of my journey I have been focused on acting and filmmaking. What excites me most right now is the opportunity to collaborate with incredibly talented artists I’ve met along the way. Each partnership brings fresh perspectives and creativity, allowing us to craft meaningful stories together. I’m eager to continue this journey and share my passion for storytelling with a wider audience.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

The three most impactful qualities in my journey… that is a difficult question. Right now, I would highlight the importance of resilience, discipline ad community. With resilience, it doesn’t matter how many times you make a mistake, or get rejected, its only a failure if you stay down. Building the habit of getting back up again, and learning from the hurdles on your journey, turns the hurdles into lessons. Lessons are resources that better prepare you for the next time you face a similar hurdle, equipping you with what you need for a btter outcome next time. What’s crucial is that you get up in order for there to be a next time.

There is a quote I love from an interview I watched with Will Smith where he emphasizes that, “self-discipline is self-love”
and I resonate with that. Discipline is keeping promises to myself, to do what I said I’m going to do, when I said I’m going to do it. Building the habit of keeping promises to myself has positively fed my self respect and self trust, helping combat against anxieties I experience when I am faced with a challenge. For example, the challenge of getting over a lack of motivation. Doing something when there is no motivation to do it can be very challenging, however with discipline, its likely to get done no matter how I feel. In this case, discipline becomes a expressions of self-love, helping me choose to do what I want most, over what I feel I want to do right now.

Lastly, community has revealed its true value to me over the past three years. Collaborating with people you respect and enjoy working with is one thing, but being in a community with artists who pour into your cup, and you pour into theirs is another. In recent years I have come across collaborators who have connected me to people and opportunities that have taken me further in my career. Having a community that advocates for you when you’re not in the room is invaluable. Likewise, being able to include others in your projects enriches everyone involved. On top of that, you develop relationship with people that continue to inspire and support you along the way.

Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?

A book that I recently came across that has been transformational in my life is “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. It’s one of those books that has been recommended to me countless times, but I just never got around to reading. Although it took a while, I’m so glad I did.

“Atomic Habits” explores the power of small, incremental changes to achieve significant personal and professional growth. The book emphasizes that by focusing on building effective habits and breaking unproductive ones, people can make lasting improvements, and reach their goals. This book has helped me understand the value of my choices, and how each one acts as a vote for the life I want to live, or the goal I want to achieve. It helped me understand the power of my choice and not to undervalue their consequences.

For example, I aim to be an active, fit person, not only because as a performer, my body is my instrument and its important to keep it healthy and strong, but also because it’s proven to be a positive influence on my general mood throughout the day. I aim to workout four times a week, and every time I choose to workout four times a week, its a vote for my identity as a fit person, However, if I repeatedly choose to workout once a week, my choices are more a of vote to develop an identity as a ‘somewhat’ fit person. Understanding my habits and choices as ‘votes’ has helped me to better grasp what I do have control over in my journey toward my dreams. There are many things out of our control, but what we can control is our choices, and we can make every one count.

This book has helped me understand my power, and the reaffirmed the value of consistency.

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