I've been having conversations about the Me Generation. Over the past year, it's become pretty obvious to me that there's this entire generation that has a totally different outlook about technology. I, of course, want to understand this, the motivations, the attitude. Because every generation is a reiteration from the previous one. It's growth. But in what direction, and is it the growth that that trunk wants to go in, or the branches? I have no answer, but lots of questions.
Anyway, while checking out my stats, I found a link to Amy LeBlanc's blog, where she posted this great poster.
I've been seeing Marilyn pop up on Melrose for a while,but she's wearing sunglasses (typical Hollywood). But I like the sentiment in the poster. It's depressing - angsty you might say - and a reality check, against a reality that is increasingly changing. I don't necessarily disagree with the poster, but I don't actually agree with it either. It's perspective.
Why would you want to be a rock star? Is that really what you want to be? Or do you have some other passion that is aching to be expressed. That needs no adulation or showing of applause?
It's unfortunate that the core message is buried: "Doing work that doesn't interest me". That's the real key point.
Many people dream about the rockstar life, but what they really mean is "I want to be financially independent and do what I like doing".
Not that there's anything wrong with getting applause ;) - but not everybody actually enjoys being on stage.
Posted by: Robert 'Groby' Blum | July 14, 2007 at 11:59 AM
I have a theory about the United States and the World in relation to work and integrity.
Just watch and mark my word...China is delibertly poisoning the USA people. On purpose and on demand.
The intent, design, concept, engineering, delivery, distribution, and our dollar-yes even our US dollar, is undermining our Government, our health care, our futures pro-services, manufacturing, and technologies becuase of lack of Integrity and spine.
This world is falling apart becuase of the unequal trade.......i am writing a book.
Posted by: Mr. Greg Burkart | November 08, 2007 at 12:12 PM