You’ve read a great book, you’ve seen it in your mind on stage as being a great play, you’ve outlined the Acts and scenes. What next to move the concept forward? Write the script? Have it read and rewrite? Contact the author/author’s agent?

Being focused to get to the goal. Okay, I hear a lot of what I call "Spray and Pray." It's when someone is not sure of what they want, or are afraid to commit 110% to what they want, so they put effort out on multiple fronts and don't really get done what they set out to get done because their efforts are spread to thin. Take the time to pick a focus and a goal. I'm not saying you can't take a side road and go off on an adventure in your career. What I am saying is if you want to either be performing on Broadway, have a show on Broadway, Design a show on Broadway, or Produce on Broadway....pick a lane to start in as your goal. Other opportunities will show up! Think about this, if you want to perform on Broadway, then where do you fit the Broadway Landscape? Meaning, what roles are out there that it would easy for you to slide into? If you're a writer, looking to write on Broadway....are you looking to create a commercial show or is there a Broadway non-profit you'd prefer to work with? If so when choosing what stories to pursue writing and rewriting, this should be something you think about. If you're a producer, are you looking to produce shows that you think are commercial and will have good ROI, or that are artistic and may not have good ROI? Do your investors care if they loose their money? Are they doing this for the ROI or the experience? Which investors do you rather have? (Keep in mind you as a co-producer or associate producer only make money if the show Recoups -- Did that just change how you're thinking about this right now?) A goal helps bring everything into focus....definitely go off on career adventures....in the meantime, start with a clear defined goal, and you'll have North Star to set your compass upon today. I'd love to hear your answers in the chat, and more questions.

Be there for Friends. Your Network is your Net Worth. It is especially true in the Theater Industry. As you go up the ladder, the smaller the circle becomes. Theater producers find a circle they like to work with, or like to run with. You'll find partners in the industry you work with time and time again, both creative and financial. So take good care of your Network. Be there for your friends in good times and bad. Do your best to treat people the way you want to be treated. You never know who will be there when you need it most, but without a network, there will be no one there. So make it a priority. An easy tip to do this, is reach out once a week to someone. It can be a simple, "Hey, how are you doing?" text message, or for some of us in here who prefer a phone call -- give a quick buzz to see how your friends are doing in the industry. You may learn something that surprises you, about your friend or about the industry, you never know. Let me know your favorite ways to keep in touch, as well as network in the industry, I'd love to hear what you guys do. Remember to ask questions, I check every day, and mark your calendar, our next LIVE Q&A is Tuesday!

Rest can do you some good. With all the responsibilities of day-to-day life and building a career. It can all be exhausting! Make sure to take time to rest. Active rest and passive rest are important in order to be able to be effective at what you do the rest of the time. Make time to schedule for yourself. It can be challenging but well worth it!

GO!………..Even when you don’t want to. So today was one of those days. I didn’t want to go anywhere and didn’t want to do anything…..except I had an event to attend. So what are my choices: 1. Go, even though I don’t “feel” like it and my stomach is a little off 2. Crawl back under the covers and make a polite excuse So I went. And I met a bunch of great people from outside my circle. Networked, and saw a bunch of great friends as well. I ended up having a great time. I find when I go, even when I didn’t “feel” like it, 9 out of 10 times it’s a win! So even though it’s easier (and more comfortable) to crawl back under the sheets. Go out! Have fun! Network! Make new friends! The important thing is to go!