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When I first met Shreyas in his school days, I saw potential. Today, watching him as a successful feature film sound designer who just completed a Japanese language diploma while building toward his dream of working in anime sound design, I see something far more powerful: relentless pursuit in action.

Shreyas recently shared news that perfectly captures what separates dreamers from achievers. In just three months, he mastered the fundamentals of Japanese language, maintained a 100-day learning streak, and earned his basic diploma. But here’s what really matters – he’s not stopping there. He’s targeting JLPT N2 certification while actively working on anime sound redesign projects, all in service of his ultimate goal: moving to Japan to create his own niche in anime sound design.

What Success Really Looks Like

Success isn’t just about talent. It’s about the daily choice to show up, even when learning Kanji feels impossible. It’s about maintaining that 100-day streak when motivation wanes. It’s about seeing your current achievements not as endpoints, but as stepping stones.

Shreyas embodies three principles every mentee should embrace:

Strategic Vision: He didn’t just decide to learn Japanese on a whim. He connected language learning directly to his career goals, understanding that anime sound design requires cultural fluency, not just technical skills.

Consistent Action: A 100-day learning streak isn’t luck – it’s discipline. Small, daily actions compound into extraordinary results.

Network Building: Notice how he’s already reaching out to connect with Japanese learners and anime sound designers. Success is rarely a solo journey.

Your Dreams Are Waiting

Every mentee in our Audio Pro Network has dreams that feel just out of reach. Maybe it’s breaking into film mixing, scoring your first major project, or like Shreyas, creating something entirely new in a different culture. The gap between where you are and where you want to be isn’t about luck or connections – it’s about relentless, strategic pursuit.

Start today. Not tomorrow, not next week, but today. Pick one skill that moves you closer to your dream. Commit to showing up daily, even if it’s just 15 minutes. Track your progress. Celebrate small wins.

Think bigger. Shreyas isn’t just learning Japanese to add a line to his resume. He’s positioning himself to create an entirely new career path where few others have ventured. What unique intersection of skills and passions could become your competitive advantage?

Build as you go. Success in audio isn’t just about technical mastery – it’s about relationships, cultural understanding, and creating value for others. Every project, every connection, every skill you develop should serve your larger vision.

The Ripple Effect

When I see Shreyas’ journey, I don’t just see one person succeeding. I see what’s possible when someone refuses to settle for “good enough.” His success inspires every mentee in our network to ask: “What am I capable of if I truly commit?”

Your dreams aren’t too big. Your timeline isn’t too ambitious. Your background isn’t too limited. What you need is what Shreyas demonstrates daily: the willingness to start, the discipline to continue, and the vision to see beyond where you are now.

The audio industry needs what you have to offer. The question isn’t whether you’re ready – it’s whether you’re willing to begin the relentless pursuit that turns dreams into reality.

The Tools Are in Your Hands

With the Audio Pro Network mentorship platform and the Audio Post Career Accelerator, I’ve done my best to give you more tools to help you on your quest. Real pro mentors to talk to and real projects to practice with. Plus a network of peers also trying to achieve the same thing. People you can bond with and grow with.

I gave you these tools because I care. I’ve always given a hand up to those just starting out, but I can’t do everything but give you some tools and opportunity. The rest is in you.

What’s your next step going to be?

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Joe Miuccio

Founder | Audio Pro Network

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