Passioneer® Jim Dailakis, Comedian, Actor, Shares Laughter and Love
On Wednesday June 30th, at 4pm PST, we’re interviewing Jim Dailakis, actor/writer/comedian and voiceover artist. He is based in New York City and has been touring the USA for the last twelve years headlining in the major comedy clubs. A New York trained actor, he’s played in several films, and has been featured on a variety of radio shows. He has worked with the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin and Weird Al Yankovic. On stage, Dailakis talks about relationships, love, and mimics movie stars with an uncanny ability of being able to contort his face so he can look like them too. His performances have earned him standing ovations and adoration from audiences across the USA. He can be reached at www.jimdailakis.com.
Dial in live at 347-205-9038 or via streaming radio at 9am PST
at www.blogtalkradio.com/passionsandpossibilties
Jim’s Passioneer Q&A
SO: What’s your definition of “passion”?
When you put your heart, soul, body and mind into your life’s desires and mix it with the ingredients of love, hope, determination, persistence, diligence and discipline to follow through and not let go until you succeed. To enjoy the journey so much that any financial gain is simply a byproduct of your life’s work.
SO: What are your biggest passions for serving others, and how are you expressing them (also include hobbies and volunteering)?
Even with my career choice as an actor comedian, knowing that I have affected people in a positive way through laughter, hope and joy. To hear a collection of souls laughing simultaneously and knowing I’m the catalyst, is indescribable. I give a percentage of my DVD/CD sales to the American Cancer Society. In addition, a movie that I wrote called, Not until She Sings is slowly coming to fruition. I’m determined to give a portion of the box office to charity. This motivates me even further because now not only doing something that I’m passionate about for myself, but for those who are less fortunate.
SO: Your biggest challenge(s) in leaping into your passions for serving others, and how you have addressed them?
Finding the time and having such a busy schedule as well as probably overcoming laziness and getting over the fact that just because I’m not a millionaire doesn’t mean I cannot help. Confronting this issue is as always with me, the ultimate remedy.
SO: What have been the key factors in your success?
Persistence, determination, discipline and enjoying every minute of what I do. I’m convinced that you cannot be successful if you’re not happy with yourself and enjoying what you do.
SO: What one word/quality best describes your journey? Faith.
SO: Your experience of “prosperity,” as you define it, in making the leap?
Prosperity for me is without a cloud of doubt, being healthy. To be happy doing what you’re doing. To wake up every day and look forward to it and feel that in some shape way or form, I’m helping others or at the very least, making a difference. If I can affect just one person for a particular day, I’m satisfied. Without being selfish, sometimes it’s important to understand that you make yourself happy as well.
SO: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in making the leap?
It’s reinforced me to count my blessings. Something I do sometimes on an hourly basis. If I feel disappointed or sense impending anger, I simply play the game of count your blessings. By the time I get to my 10th blessing, I’m fine.
SO: What’s your support system look like; how did you create it?
My number one blessing is that I came from such a loving and wonderful family. If everybody had my parents, this would be a very happy world. They’re certainly not perfect, but my foundation is very solid because of the support I get from them and my genuine friends. They’re my sanctuary, my support system, my safety net and my nest of pure unconditional love. Spiritually, Jesus, Buddha, Gandhi and Mother Teresa are shining examples of how to live one’s life.
SO: What wisdom do you have for someone who’s scared/discouraged about their own leap?
To confront their fears. More often than not, it’s never as bad as one would assume. It’s very liberating. When you’ve conquered your fears, my belief is that you’ve conquered yourself. Like Helen Keller said; “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”
