I look at emotional pain as something we need to go through in order to grow and learn.
Jacob VargasAs an actor, I feel that my work makes me very vulnerable. I have to be emotionally available to serve the scene I'm doing. You never quite know where your emotions will take you.
Jacob VargasI don't have a set routine, but I try to squeeze in a workout every day, whether it's taking a hike, taking a Pilates class, or just putting in a workout DVD. Whatever it takes!
Jacob VargasI try to take the pain and find a way to use it in my work; I find that it makes the work deeper.
Jacob VargasYou can't rely on the approval of others. I used to always look for praise from my directors to reassure myself that I was doing a good job. I don't do that anymore.
Jacob VargasOn any given day, my daughters would snuggle in bed with my wife and me. We just hug and kiss each other. We laugh out loud and act completely silly. I stop and think to myself, "This is love."
Jacob Vargas