Musicians make money from music through various sources. They traditionally make money by recording and writing music, and earn royalties by their music being played by different venues. They also make money by performing that music live and advertising it. Musicians can further make money by producing other artists music. Today musicians can expand their money revenues through merchandise, movies and TV licensing, and fashion and perfume lines.

Common qualities of successful musicians include being confident, strong work ethic, and making enough time to practice. Other common qualities include being modest as being a musician does not guarantee becoming rich, patience, creativity, and educating themselves on the current trends and business. Musicians are also persistent, adventurous, are good with budgets, and are friendly with their audiences and fans.

Reality can be defined as all that is real or existent within a system in opposition to what is only imaginary. Reality can be defined as the totality of a system, and is either known or unknown. Human perception through each of the human senses affects how reality and the world appears to the individual.

Augmented reality or AR, is the interactive experience of a realistic environment in which the objects of the real world are enhanced by a computer in all senses including visual, auditory, touch, and smell. Augmented reality adds to what is existing rather than replacing it like virtual reality. Augmented reality has been around since the 1990s, but is often presented as futuristic technology.

In the performing arts field, career paths are diverse, ranging from onstage roles like actors, dancers, and musicians, to behind-the-scenes positions such as directors, choreographers, and stage managers. Other opportunities include set and costume design, lighting and sound technicians, playwriting, and scriptwriting. Teaching and coaching in various performing arts disciplines also offer rewarding careers. Additionally, administrative roles in arts management, production, and marketing are essential to the industry.

The qualities that make a good entertainer include having talents that audiences want to see as well as being extremely comfortable performing in front of others. Good entertainers also spend time perfecting and practicing their talent. Entertainers are committed and take feedback as well as guidance from others.

In the United States, a boy can be considered a man at either the age of 18 as he is legally no longer a child, 21 when he can legally drink, or 25 when he can purchase a rental car. A boy is usually considered a man when he is able to support himself, accomplish his goals, and contribute to society.

When a man stops growing depends from person to person and their genetics. On average men stop growing at the age of 18. Early bloomers stop growing as early as 14 and late bloomers stop growing at the age of 25. Usually men reach physical maturity typically at age 28.