Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Justice Moore. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Justice , thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.
I don’t believe there will be a moment where I erase imposter syndrome forever. I have moments where I can stand firmly in who I am without any doubt, but there are also moments where I really wonder how I ended up with a certain opportunity. It’s a daily practice, a daily inhale and exhale, a daily trust. I am constantly releasing my harsh self judgement as well as the expectations I THINK other people have for me. If the universe puts a door in front of me, I want to spend less time wondering how it got there and more time exploring the wonders behind it.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
1, Lead with kindness, always. I live my life by this, and I promise it will take you further than any talent will. This quality is affirmed as I’m finding myself with more choreographic opportunities. I ONLY want to work with dancers who are kind and energetically fulfilling to be around. It’s a simple concept friends, just treat people well.
2. Be a hard worker and stay teachable. I always think of myself as a student, absorbing whatever is thrown at me, and approaching it with determination. While I am constantly practicing gratitude, I never want to settle, plateau, or stop growing. Keep your mind open always be down to learn something new, even if you’re not good at it at first.
3. Keep your mind and mental health in shape. Just as we roll out our muscles and get massages for our bodies, we MUST keep our mind and spirit in a good state. Life will come at your either way, so it’s best to stay on top of it and be prepared for the inevitable lows. Breathing exercises, mediation and journaling are a few of my favorite practices that help bring some peace to the spirit.
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?
I’ve just recently finished “Psycho-Cybernetics” by Maxwell Maltz. It’s a fantastic dive into the science behind self-image, success, and the untrue stories we tell ourselves. A huge takeaway from this book was the power of mental rehearsal. Sometimes we like to “act out” scenarios in our head, bringing about the feeling that would come if we were actually in that scenario physical. For example, say you have a big presentation coming up. When you think about that presentation, you may think about all the wrong things that could happen. Your heart may start to race as if you were actually there…Your nervous system can’t tell the difference between an imagined circumstance verses an actual one. Why not use your imagination to visualize the best possible scenario, and with that, feelings of success and triumph will wash over you. This practice has helped me before big performances or a Monday night dance class. I visualize myself executing the work with perfection, ease, and success. Even further, it is proven that mental rehearsal is just as effective as physical rehearsal. After practicing in your head, your body will execute that same visual in your physical reality. I highly highly recommend this book to literally ANYONE, artist or not.
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