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10,000 NOs

10,000 NOs

By: Matthew Del Negro
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Actor Matthew Del Negro (The Sopranos, The West Wing, Scandal) describes his career as being told "No" for a living. Here, he gets up close and personal with top-shelf folks from all walks of life about the 10,000 "No" s they've had to endure and struggles they've had to overcome on their journey to where they are today. Inspiring, raw, honest and funny, this podcast will help you see that the people you think have "got it made" put their pants on one leg at a time, just like you.

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Matthew Del Negro, 2017
Art Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Start Planting The Seeds
    May 26 2025

    "You don't know where you're going to end up. But if you have this vision for it, and you do the work, you can get there."

    Today’s episode was ripped directly from one of our 10,000 NOs Working Actors Community weekly zooms where Matt addresses the challenges that face our members. Today, we discuss how to think bigger than our current circumstances. You have to create a vision and start planting seeds in the direction of where you're looking to go. Matt uses David Lynch and his career as an example. Some of his early work that initially didn't gain as much traction ended up getting a lot more attention after his other films took off.

    10,000 NOs is here to inspire you and help you realize you are not alone if you’re battling to overcome rejection in your career or life.

    So, if you’re an actor, writer or filmmaker and you like what you hear in the snippets from our Working Actors Community zooms enough to want to be a part of it, CLICK HERE.

    Remember, “failure” is just opportunity in disguise, and you can flip the script to make your setbacks serve you.

    SHOW LINKS:

    10,000 NOs: THE BOOK

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    5 mins
  • How To Get Out of a Funk
    May 19 2025

    "When you're getting to that period of feeling like it's slipping away; it feels like it's crumbling; it's just a terrible feeling and I don't wish it on anyone-- And I know we've all experienced it. But when you get that feeling, immediately let it trigger you to go create something."

    Today’s episode was ripped directly from one of our 10,000 NOs Working Actors Community weekly zooms where Matt addresses the challenges that face our members. Today, we discuss how to get ourselves out of a funk when we feel overwhelmed by our careers and life. Sometimes it's as simple as going on a walk. You don't have to have all the answers right now, but it is helpful to get out of our heads, into our bodies, and allow ourselves to create the life we want.

    10,000 NOs is here to inspire you and help you realize you are not alone if you’re battling to overcome rejection in your career or life.

    So, if you’re an actor, writer or filmmaker and you like what you hear in the snippets from our Working Actors Community zooms enough to want to be a part of it, CLICK HERE.

    Remember, “failure” is just opportunity in disguise, and you can flip the script to make your setbacks serve you.

    SHOW LINKS:

    10,000 NOs: THE BOOK

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR (WEEKLY) NEWSLETTER

    FOLLOW MATT ON SOCIAL

    FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN JOIN THE WORKING ACTORS COMMUNITY

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    5 mins
  • When You Feel Like Quitting
    May 12 2025

    "But if you get into that mode you will not be as powerful as if you get into the mode where you're like, 'OK, sucks right now, but I'm coming for 'em.'"

    Today’s episode was ripped directly from one of our 10,000 NOs Working Actors Community weekly zooms where Matt addresses the challenges that face our members. Today, we discuss how this industry can make you feel down and make you question whether you want to continue on. It can often feel like we need to play mental gymnastics in order to feel worthy. Matt talks about surrendering, reframing, and getting started. It's in taking action that we can realize our true power and worth.

    10,000 NOs is here to inspire you and help you realize you are not alone if you’re battling to overcome rejection in your career or life.

    So, if you’re an actor, writer or filmmaker and you like what you hear in the snippets from our Working Actors Community zooms enough to want to be a part of it, CLICK HERE.

    Remember, “failure” is just opportunity in disguise, and you can flip the script to make your setbacks serve you.

    SHOW LINKS:

    10,000 NOs: THE BOOK

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR (WEEKLY) NEWSLETTER

    FOLLOW MATT ON SOCIAL

    FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN JOIN THE WORKING ACTORS COMMUNITY

    Show More Show Less
    9 mins

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