“The specific lesson I had been teaching—an edict I had learned from reading the writings of Ayn Rand and further developed with my intellectual mentor, Dr.
I think we should also consider how many brands have alienated vast chunks of their customer base by linking their product with their politics.
Is that a risk worth taking in order to be 'authentic'?
And is that what it even means to be authentic?
Is it compromise or cowardice to simply make a great 'whatever' and keep your opinions to yourself?
I suspect those answers are as individualistic as the people pondering them.
I always think of Elvis Presley who, when asked for his thoughts about the Vietnam War, said "I'm a singer, honey. Don't nobody care what I think."
Looks like a really insightful read. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Absolutely. It’s been a very timely read for me as well. In the meantime I’m curious as to what are some other books you’ve read that you’d recommend.
I think we should also consider how many brands have alienated vast chunks of their customer base by linking their product with their politics.
Is that a risk worth taking in order to be 'authentic'?
And is that what it even means to be authentic?
Is it compromise or cowardice to simply make a great 'whatever' and keep your opinions to yourself?
I suspect those answers are as individualistic as the people pondering them.
I always think of Elvis Presley who, when asked for his thoughts about the Vietnam War, said "I'm a singer, honey. Don't nobody care what I think."
Looks like a really insightful read. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Absolutely. It’s been a very timely read for me as well. In the meantime I’m curious as to what are some other books you’ve read that you’d recommend.