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Eric Stanton Betts. Photo Credit: Dexter Brown Photography<\/small><\/em><\/p>\n Actor Eric Stanton Betts chatted about the digital age, and the importance of empathy.<\/p>\n On his daily motivations, he said, \u201cI am married, and I have two dogs. I just wake up every day and I\u2019m full of gratitude. I\u2019m always chasing the next big thing as far as jobs and auditions go.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cI am motivated to one day be able to provide completely for my family, and that keeps me going. Each day, I am full of gratitude, and I get to challenge myself day in and day out with my acting, running, and working out at the gym. I am just full of gratitude,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n On being an actor in the digital age, he stated, \u201cThe digital age makes the world so much bigger and so much smaller at the same time. It\u2019s fascinating that you connect with somebody really quickly and easily from here to Australia in the blink of an eye, and at the same time it\u2019s scary.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cIf we lean into the positive aspects of the digital age, we can create community and hopefully, good community, and share good and positive messages. That way, we can really empower a lot of people,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n \u201cThat way, we can share experiences, cultures, and teach people about empathy and one another. That way, we can have more of a connection to them,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n He went on to underscore the importance of empathy, especially in this day and age. \u201cIt is so important to have empathy for those around us,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat is exciting about Mister USA is that I get to meet people from all over. I\u2019ve traveled a bit overseas, and I\u2019ve spent time in Asia, Europe, Mexico, and one of the greatest things we can do is open our hearts and minds to people not like us.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhat we need to do, as a human race, is just broaden our capacity for empathy and our patience with one another. That will really help solve one of our issues,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n He is looking forward to competing in the Mister USA 2024 competition, where he will be representing the state of Tennessee.<\/p>\n Mister USA\u00a0is an American pageant, which is held annually, and the winner goes on to represent the United States in the \u201cMister Universe\u201d competition. It celebrates culture, diversity, beauty, intelligence, and empowerment. It is not solely about outer beauty; it recognizes the inner beauty and intelligence of their contestants.<\/p>\n \u201cMy dad was born in Tennessee, and that\u2019s the roots on how I am able to rep Tennessee. I grew up mostly in Michigan. I went to school in New York and now I live in California,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n This competition will be held on August 11, 2024, in Hollywood. The winner of Mister USA will subsequently represent USA at \u201cMister Universe\u201d on September 28, 2024, at The Biltmore in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n On the title of the current chapter of his life, he said, \u201cHitting my Stride.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cI feel that I am picking up steam and I\u2019m moving along,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m doing things that I want to be doing and I\u2019m accomplishing the goals that I have set for myself.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cRecently, I\u2019ve shot a few movies, a couple of big-budget films such as a western, and it was so fun,\u201d he admitted. \u201cAlso, even more recently, I flew to Atlanta where I filmed a new Tyler Perry movie.\u201d<\/p>\n For young and aspiring actors, he said, \u201cIf you imagine doing anything else, then go do that. You need to have commitment. Performing is where I am always meant to be, and sharing that feeling with an audience in a theatre is the most gratifying thing in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n His superpower of choice would be \u201chaving the ability to manipulate the weather\u201d such as Storm in X-Men. \u201cThat way, you can cheer someone up by snapping your fingers by making the rain go away,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the top of each mountain is the bottom of the next. So, to me, success is knowing that once you reach the top of one mountain, that\u2019s the bottom of the next, and you just keep climbing. As long as you keep going, that\u2019s a success.\u201d<\/p>\n For his fans and supporters, he expressed, \u201cA huge thank you, to my family, my mom and dad (they are my biggest cheerleaders ever), as well my brother, my husband. They champion me all the time, and I am really grateful for that. I hope they are proud of me, and I hope that I make them proud.\u201d<\/p>\n To learn more about actor Eric Stanton Betts, follow him on Instagram, and check out his official website.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nDaily motivations<\/h2>\n
The digital age<\/h2>\n
The significance of empathy<\/h2>\n
Mister Tennessee in the Mister USA competition<\/h2>\n
Stage of his life<\/h2>\n
Advice for young and aspiring actors<\/h2>\n
Superpower of choice<\/h2>\n
Success<\/h2>\n
Fans and supporters<\/h2>\n