My 5 Friday Finds: Cash isn’t king.
It’s Friday y’all. Celebrate with these Friday Finds.
- Being “Fit” is not just about looking good, it’s about getting ahead.
Two years ago, I made a pretty big lifestyle change and left Coca-cola, McDonald’s and sugary Frappucinos behind. Add some meditation and other mindfulness practices to that, plus an early morning wake-up call, and I got a crap ton more done. And I’m not passing out at my desk.
I can’t believe in my search for a more “fit,” lifestyle I hadn’t run across FitForBroadway.com before. I don’t want you to miss it either. Check it out here. And listen to what super smart founder and art-trepreneur, Jane Jourdan, has to say. She just wants to help you succeed.
- Who needs cash anyway?
I did it again. I’m now 10 out of 10. During my last TEN trips to international destinations, I have refused to exchange any currency. And I didn’t need it. I paid with apple pay, credit cards, and apps. With no problem. How long before cash disappears? (It’s why I invested in a “cashless currency” stock – that is the only stock in my portfolio that is currently up, amidst this big pullback this week).
- Torch Song Announces A Quicker Than Expect Closing.
That’s four Broadway shows now . . . including my own Once on this Island that are closing in the next 30 days. And School of Rock follows, and Kinky Boots in the spring and even long Off-Broadway runner Marvelous Wonderettes. Yes, shows always close this time of year . . . but something feels different.
And I hear rumors that at least a couple more announcements are coming.
- Finish your shopping yet?
Need some ideas for the theater lover in your life? Or do want to send someone a few hints on what to get you? Click here for some great Broadway gift ideas. There may be 18 days until Christmas, but you really only have about 14 shopping days left.
- Simple solutions make millions.
It was cold this week. So I put these on. And I thought, “Wow, here’s something that I didn’t have when I was a kid. And then someone saw a problem, and fixed it with a simple solution, and made a fortune.” Takeaway? Keep your eyes open for problems that others or YOU are having . . . and hack a solution. Then sell it. Then take the millions you make and produce shows. 🙂
Enjoy the weekend. Go see a show!
Podcasting
Ken created one of the first Broadway podcasts, recording over 250 episodes over 7 years. It features interviews with A-listers in the theater about how they “made it”, including 2 Pulitzer Prize Winners, 7 Academy Award Winners and 76 Tony Award winners. Notable guests include Pasek & Paul, Kenny Leon, Lynn Ahrens and more.
