Stop Acting, Start Living

I just finished reading this book and it gave such inspiration to continue to believe in myself. It also encouraged me not to give up on my dreams. It spoke to me and said "If you don't act on your dreams that you'll just be unhappy in your perceived comfort zone". Wow. What finally made me realize that I need to act that offered me assurance in continuing what I'm doing is when he said in order to be successful and let yourself shine through to others is to allow yourself to become vulnerable and to take risk. Well it looks like I'm even a greater risk taker after reading this book. Overall this book ties in success advice as well as acting tips, techniques and concepts that are valuable and that I've not thought about before. I'm so happy that I bought this book. Just so happy.

Bernard does a good job at promoting optimism and lecturing one into forming better personal habits, and although I agree with a lot of what he has to say in that regard there were a few things I disagree with, such as opening yourself up to everyone and making friends with strangers, learning about 2 minutes of every subject in order to make friends, yadda yards. Sorry not sorry but that just seems a lot to me like ACTING! Granted the great Shakespeare would shake his finger at me and quote "THE WORLD IS BUT A STAGE, HENRY!!" But I, personally am one who connects strongly with very few people and when there is, by any chance, a fellow humanoid that is magnetically transferred into my personal universe that I don't necessarily get along with, I don't pretend to LOOOOVE their company, but I digress. Ol` Hiller here seems like a genuine dude who could teach me a few things about acting and if one day I run into you on the mean streets of L.A. I'd love a quick chat! Good day sir. ¡°°°

This small volume was expensive for what it is. Would have thought he could have gone much further into some topics. It seems to be an elongated mission/philosophy statement without enough specifics to make it really useful. Mostly promo for his classes or one-to-one training.

Not much of a reader but if you do take the time to read it you will be motivated and that’s the goal right?

Great book not only for actors but a great guide for life.

Last year I wrote it in german and now I'll do it in English. This is a profound book about living and acting. It will help every human being to grow, to find the real soul, the heart and it gives the faith to follow your dreams. Without this teacher I would not be the man I'm now. He helped me finding my real self, he brought me back my emotions, he taught me vulnerability. This book is my personal bible. It's not only a book, it's a miracle, a wonder, a must reading book for every human being. Without this book I would be dead. For sure. And now I'm willing to conquer the world. This book is amazing and important. It's THE book.

This is good if you need a cheerleader

This book by Bernard Hiller is excellent! A must read, not only for acting but for how to live life to the fullest! Carry it with you on your journey. Every page is filled with inspirational and motivational truths for success and happiness.

If you are serious about your acting career, this is a MUST-READ book. I was half expecting a lot of hype and jargon, but because I'm attending one of Bernie's Masterclasses next month, I thought I should read this book. Boy, am I glad I did! Not only is if packed with truth and invaluable information, it was like a mirror to my soul...!Although I know this review might sound rather soppy and gushy, there are not many books I have read that have had such a profound impact on my thinking, feeling, and outlook on life. If you want to be an actor, want to be a better actor, or simply want a better life, if you don't read this book, you probably aren't serious about it, and you will probably miss out on living the true, full life you are capable of.Thank you Bernie! I truly think you have saved me from an early grave!xx

This guy is actually my acting coach and mentor anyway and the book pales into insignificance against the man himself. Through him I have unlocked a lot of my personal barriers in my acting work and he has helped me more than he will ever possibly know. This book is basically the embodiment in paper form of the work he teaches in his class.Love it.

Im so exctied you looking into buying this book!!!Bernard Hiller is changing the world with the hope he brings to not just the actor but to anybody interested to living to their full potential and finding a fresh hope! This is for you!I'm forever charged by his philosophies and techniques to take on the world! This book will change your whole mind set on Hollywood and show business. I will swear on this book that it will help you to stop acting and start living, the life you suppose to live!Happy reading this book!See you in Hollywood!

Awesome!!! Thank you Bernard for writing this book and everyone else involved, you've inspired me and given me the tools necessary to succeed not only in acting but also in the rest of my life and I know you've done the same for others, and that's inspiring!

Brilliant. All actors need to read this.