“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women are merely players…”
Shakespeare.
I have been a performer all my life—a musician, an actor, an improv-comedy performer, and a stand-up comedian. On the other end of the spectrum, I have participated successfully in business for most of my adult life. I founded three separate corporations—a real estate investment company, a mortgage brokerage firm and now a public speaking and training company.
I am proud that I have been able to find success with both the left and the right brain—until a few years ago when I realized that, believe it or not, the qualities of a successful businessman are the same as a successful performer.
Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.
George Burns
A successful performer is genuine, truthful and passionate. He is confident and trustworthy. You can’t succeed in business without these qualities either.
Well, you can’t fake honesty.
