Veteran Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah has said talent alone is not enough to build a successful career, stressing that discipline and consistency are what help people achieve long-term success.
Speaking in an interview shared on Instagram on Tuesday, the 55-year-old actor reflected on his career in the film industry, saying many people often confuse fame with success without recognising the work that happens behind the scenes.
‘I’ve come to know and learn that talent is not enough. Discipline is what actually keeps you consistent when inspiration fails you,’ Nouah said.
He noted that while people often admire the public side of success, they rarely see the effort, sacrifices and challenges involved.
‘A lot of people assume that success is like giving, but it’s not. They never see the work, the effort, the doubts and everything behind the scenes,’ he said.
‘They usually don’t see it, and they always think that when you’re famous, you’re successful already. That’s what it means, that’s what it takes.’
Responding to a question about whether achieving success is harder than maintaining it, Nouah said consistency matters more because success can be temporary.
‘Success is a given, but it can happen just once. Consistency is what really matters, consistency. And for you to be consistent, you need discipline,’ he added.
Nouah has spent more than three decades in Nollywood, building a career as an actor, director and producer.
His works include Living in Bondage as a director and producer, while he has also starred in productions such as Netflix’s Blood Sisters.