We were lucky to catch up with Aaron D. Alexander recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Aaron D. with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
My work ethic came from a massive trial and error process. Growing up, but my mother and father, even my grandmother, were beakons of “you’re not finished till the work is finished.” That stuck with me until I felt I knew what was best for me. That mindset of course got me failing in class and in summer school, learning the hard way to do your work to the best of your ability, and leave no room for not trying.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I can’t talk about what I do in detail, because there is a strike going on at the moment, but ultimately, I work in the Television and Film Industry as an actor and stunt performer. The the that is most exciting about my job thus far is definitely the places I’ve gotten to go for work. Hawaii, New Orleans, New York, Atlanta, and most recently Budapest, Hungary. Growing up I never even considered leaving Texas, but now I not only get to provide for my family, but also get to experience things I never even dreamed of.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Strength of the mind, strength of the body, and strength of the heart. I’ve faced many hardships but these three things have helped me get back on course and always heading in the right direction of all my goals. One way to develop and improve is to always try and stay true to who you are, no matter what the situations may be. Have a purpose in your actions and goals, and let nothing lead you too far from them.
All the wisdom you’ve shared today is sincerely appreciated. Before we go, can you tell us about the main challenge you are currently facing?
The acting strike. I’m trying to keep sane and continue to train and prepare myself for the work that will follow this forced “downtime”. Just making sure I’m continuing to nurturing the relationships with friends and especially enjoying the time home with my beautiful family. Learning new skills and solidifying the ones that developed over the years has been a big help as well.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: _aaron_d_alexander_ / openworldfighter
- Twitter: zhanron
- Other: tiktok: @aarond.alexander
Image Credits
Stephane Fiossanangaye Taylor Kuhlhanek Bryan Sloyer Me
