Why I'll never be successful in business
I just switched on the TV, where I expected to hear more plaudits about Michael Jackson, who died less than 24 hours ago. What I head was a newschannel discussing with their financial reporter how to use this "opportunity" (ie death) to maximise immediate sales from the Michael Jackson brand. They went on to discuss money-making ventures through sale of brand name, movie rights, etc.
I was shocked that such discussions were taking place within 24 hours of his death, then I realised these discussions must be taking place elsewhere to achieve maximum capital from this "opportunity".
It made me feel sick. Clearly I'll never be a cut-throat businessman, but I'll be able to sleep nights.
What's your take? Is my reaction unjustified?
Re: Why I'll never be successful in business
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Originally Posted by tstv_lover
It made me feel sick. Clearly I'll never be a cut-throat businessman, but I'll be able to sleep nights.
What's your take? Is my reaction unjustified?
Did you lose sleep the last time a Van Gogh was sold?
Same old.
Any artist's worth more dead. :shrug
Re: Why I'll never be successful in business
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Originally Posted by Jericho
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Originally Posted by tstv_lover
It made me feel sick. Clearly I'll never be a cut-throat businessman, but I'll be able to sleep nights.
What's your take? Is my reaction unjustified?
Did you lose sleep the last time a Van Gogh was sold?
Same old.
Any artist's worth more dead. :shrug
Very true, but the haste with which discussion turned from tragedy to financial gain I found disgusting. He wasn't dead 24 hours before the vultures were pecking at the body. There are minds that see opportunity in disaster, which I understand, but a repectful period of grieving is surely warranted.