Of course I have a day job is the answer to that compelling question… But I also have my life as an Actor. In my home, I have a desk setup directly for the purpose of Acting. And I spend no less than ten hours per week at that desk doing the various things I see are necessary to promote myself as an Actor.
I send out no less than 25 pictures and resumes to casting directors and the like every week. I send out no less than 50 emails per week to people in the industry that can help me get work. I surf the internet for at least an hour per day, and submit myself to anything that seems right on Actors Access, or Backstage.
I call my agent at least once per week to say hi, or I stop by, the face time is VERY important. I stay in touch with past people that have hired me.
In short, everything I do is an effort to get me more work. In my day job, I do that the same way… and I do not think about my Acting… until that job is done for the day. Then I am full force into the business of getting more acting work.
being a professional at all times is key, just like going to acting class, promoting yourself, having a website, etc… DO NOT SELL YOURSELF SHORT! Bust your rear, and you will make your dream a reality in the not too distant future.