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What does it mean?
Audiences decide stardom, while studios try to systemize it.
In plain terms
Public makes stars, studios just manage it.
What can you take from it?
Success comes from people, not just systems.

Where it applies

  • entertainment
  • business
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • engage audience
  • focus on value
  • don't over-systemize

Questions to consider

  • Who truly holds power in your field?

Another view

Studios do hold significant power in media.

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