Actor growth&Practice

Hi everyone,

I’ve been thinking a lot about how actors improve over time.

Personally, I’ve noticed that even when I practice consistently — filming self-tapes, taking classes, analyzing scenes — it’s still hard to tell whether I’m actually improving or not.

So I’m curious:

How do you track your growth as an actor?

Do you ever feel unsure if your practice is actually working?

What helps you understand your progress (or what doesn’t)?

I’m currently doing some research on this topic, and if anyone is open to sharing more, I put together a short anonymous survey (about 5–10 minutes).

https://forms.gle/KBZEv8TnEQc9k9y8A

Would really appreciate hearing your thoughts either way 🙏