10,000 NOs

Part memoir, part revelation of like-minded achievers, part workbook for those looking to improve themselves and develop their grit, 10,000 No's tells the story of a man in one of the most competitive professional fields in modern American society: professional acting. Although he boasts a career that many actors might envy, Del Negro's journey has been extremely slow and, yet, simultaneously high-brow. But, Matthew Del Negro bartended for over a decade, lived in underpriced housing for years, and was even forced to go back to bartending after his well-received stint on HBO's The Sopranos. He's done it all while earning his living as an actor, intermittently supplementing it with teaching and now, giving back through his podcast, 10,000 No's, which encourages others in all fields to not give up. Or, to have the courage to pivot if their goal becomes something that no longer resonates with them, as happened to him with lacrosse.

Since the podcast's creation, sustained by the interviews with high-achievers coupled with personal riffs on seemingly endless topics related to perseverance, people from all walks of life and careers from around the world have looked to 10,000 No's and Del Negro as a critical source of inspiration, information, and even comfort. Those who listen--regardless of their particular path--have found the answers to many of their questions and the reasons to take their next step. 10,000 No's chronicles the evolution of a career in the arts from before its inception during childhood, to its surprising start and steady climb to the present day.

Through an examination of personal stories, excerpts from extensive interviews with professional athletes, bestselling authors, Forbes List entrepreneurs, cancer survivors, healers, nutritionists, brain-trainers, writers, directors, producers, actors, and more, Del Negro tells the story of how to not only succeed in business, but how to do so while keeping one's soul intact.

O parte din memoriile, o parte din dezvaluirea unor realizatori care au aceleasi idei, o parte din manualul de lucru pentru cei care doresc sa se imbunatateasca si sa-si dezvolte granita, 10.000 de nu relateaza povestea unui om intr-unul dintre cele mai competitive domenii profesionale din societatea americana moderna: actoria profesionala. Desi se mandreste cu o cariera pe care multi actori s-ar putea sa o invidieze, calatoria lui Del Negro a fost extrem de lenta si, totusi, simultan cu o frunte ridicata.