Very sad to see the passing of the legend Michael Jackson. I think he was amazing artist and performer. I believe that there are people in the world who hate to see people succeed. Especially extraordinary success like the kind that Michael created. There are also people, media, and influences in the world that seek to destroy successful people, and I mean this in a very literal sense. So is it possible that MJ was portrayed wrongly or poorly in the media? Yes. Could the media have been right on? Yes.
My point is this: What is the truth? Will we ever know? Are there tremendous stresses and issues when you are super successful? I can only imagine that there are. I can only imagine the people who seek to consume from those who are successful, who lie, cheat, steal, and manipulate to get money from those who have earned it. I can only imagine that once you are labeled something accurately or inaccurately that it sticks with unquestioning masses. There is so much to learn from MJ.
That is my objective. What can I learn from the King of Pop? What did he do to influence millions? What was his mission in life? Regardless of whether he achieved that vision or not. What can I do to protect myself from harmful accusations and the dangers that come from success? There is a lot to gain from MJ. God bless his family and especially his children at this difficult time. Thank you Micheal for the great music that shaped so much of life as we know it.
Aaron says,
A very cool article on the Icon MJ and how we can emulate him in our brands.
http://www.thepersonalbrandingblog.com/2009/06/what-michael-jackson-the-brand-icon-can-teach-you-about-personal-branding.html
on June 29, 2009
Wade Peterson says,
I officially “dugg” this article, (I’m learning how to use all these cool social media sites). I just want to know who can paint this same mural in our home. It needs to be big, at least 10×8. Good stuff here, and good link to using MJ in corporate identity and branding.
on July 17, 2009