
 5 Questions With Dan Schawbel Episode 260: Ben McKenzie
 Oct 8, 2023 
 08:45 
My guest today is actor and author, Ben McKenzie. Ben is best known for his starring TV roles on The O.C. and Gotham. More recently, he wrote “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud”. We talk about his career progression, and new book, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What was it like growing up with two young brothers who were also actors?
 - How were you able to handle the change from crashing on the floor of your friend’s apartment to being an overnight success with the O.C.?
 - Why did you decide to shift your focus from acting to being an author and critic of cryptocurrency?
 - What should people take away from your book, especially in today’s economy?
 - What is your best piece of career advice?
 
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