Scientists build upon the best science from the prior generation. Engineers build upon the best designs from the prior generation.
But I still see fathers at the park yelling at their kids for crying while trying to learn baseball precisely because they're so scared of letting down their dad.
Why aren't the rest of us learning from the best examples of morality and parenting, and evolving too?
August 2, 2011
Handing out CDs at a Concert
Last Sunday, I had the privilege of going to see Bon Iver at the beautiful Chicago Theatre.
On our way out of the show, there was a guy handing out CDs of his band, free of charge. I started thinking about how smart this was. This guy was marketing directly to people that spend good money going to see live shows - the exact market a working musician depends on. I was so impressed by the brilliance of this move...and then I listened to the album.
The CD was close to the opposite musical style of the performer we had all paid good money to see.
Good idea guy. But next time, wait 'til Korn plays here.
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On our way out of the show, there was a guy handing out CDs of his band, free of charge. I started thinking about how smart this was. This guy was marketing directly to people that spend good money going to see live shows - the exact market a working musician depends on. I was so impressed by the brilliance of this move...and then I listened to the album.
The CD was close to the opposite musical style of the performer we had all paid good money to see.
Good idea guy. But next time, wait 'til Korn plays here.