I think right about now we have to beware of marketed Malcolms and Martins. Real people do real things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Beware of commercialized versions of icons; real people do real things.
- In plain terms
- Avoid marketed versions of heroes; real people do real things.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on authentic actions rather than marketed images.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is real action?
- How do you spot authenticity?
Another view
Marketing can sometimes help amplify real messages.
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