Did you watch the Oscars? I was interested to see who would win best actor, and my top choice won. The performance by Lady Gaga and Brad Cooper was also great to watch. As a movie buff, I was eager to learn who would take home the top awards.

Here’s a breakdown in case you missed it:

• Best Picture: “Green Book”
• Director: Alfonso Cuarón, “Roma”
• Actor: Rami Malek, “Bohemian Rhapsody”
• Actress: Olivia Colman, “The Favourite”
• Supporting Actress: Regina King, “If Beale Street Could Talk”

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/24/movies/oscar-winners.html

Planning and forecasting involves strategy, as well as identification of what parts of your business are doing well and what parts aren’t. Some tips from the attached article include:

1. Understand where you currently are as a business

2. Identify future opportunities

3. Preparation is key

4. Regularly review your plans

Do you do this with your business? You should! Read more at:

https://www.insidermedia.com/blogs/central-and-east/business-matters-the-importance-of-planning-ahead-for-your-business

There are many mysteries surrounding the deaths in the Lee family. Both died very young: Bruce was 32 and his son Brandon was 28. Tragedy seems to have followed them.

Here’s an interesting article about three facts about Bruce and Brandon Lee that will leave you scratching your head.

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/film-tv/article/1884039/bruce-lee-curse-three-facts-which-will-leave-you-wondering

In a surprising turn of events, seven cryptocurrencies performed much better than Bitcoin during the market volatility that overtook the month of January.

Bitcoin had lost close to 10% of its value by the end of the month. However, the digital currency still did better than most top ten cryptocurrencies. Ethereum’s Ether fell nearly 28% last month. Bitcoin Cash (an anti-Bitcoin crypto project) fell 30%.

Check out:

7 Cryptocurrencies that Surprisingly Outperformed Bitcoin in January

In the Lakers’ first offer to the Pelicans for Anthony Davis, the Lakers answered in kind by offering Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Rajon Rondo, Michael Beasley and a first-round pick. Rumor has it they also included Lance Stephenson as a potential trade.

Looks like they’re willing to part with pretty much anyone! Read the article here:

https://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-trade-rumors-lonzo-ball-rajon-rondo-kyle-kuzma-michael-beasley-lance-stephenson-involved-in-offers-for-anthony-davis/2019/02/01/

The Oscars are coming up on February 24.  I don’t usually watch award shows on TV but I’m certainly interested in who will win for the main categories. Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book, A Star is Born, Vice. These are all the popular favorites. Who will win? We will soon find out! Let me know your picks.

If you’re embracing 2019 as your year, congratulations! We’re into February now and hope your goals are going accordingly. I have a few business and personal goals to achieve myself. What are yours? Everyone needs a helping hand now and then.

I found this article helpful. Check out 10 Tips to Make 2019 Your Year by Success magazine.

https://www.success.com/10-tips-to-make-2019-your-year/