Fail: “Mean Girls” Actor Rajiv Surendra Talks About Overcoming Challenges [How to Be Successful]

Making it as a professional actor means getting let down, often. It just comes with the job. Yet for Rajiv Surendra of “Mean Girls” mathlete fame, there was one role he had to land, no matter what. When the Indian actor learned that his favorite book, “Life of Pi,” was being turned into a movie, he was determined to snag the lead role. In fact, he was so determined that he even moved to India to relive the main character’s life story. Can you guess what happened next? That’s right: He didn’t get the part—but his adventure didn’t end there. Tune in to learn how Rajiv turned his biggest acting letdown into an unexpected career comeback.

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[treykeele]

I dont fail. I succeed at finding what doesn't work.

[thanosthemadtitan]

*_FAIL_*

*_F - First_*
*_A - Attempt_*
*_I - In_*
*_L - Learning_*


*_Don't be afraid of failure, even if it's a test. Or anything basically. Your story is truly inspiring, and I hope that you live the best life you can._*

[josephs.]

You wanna know who says failing is bad? SCHOOL...

[justinx]

I sure do hope they make that movie. Can i read your book online?

[Bobsheaux]

Making it as ANYTHING isn't easy.