Morena,
One of the things that I've been thinking about recently is the control for algorithms around those that have access to my thoughts. For example, who has the right to be able to censor what is it isn't said and as it isn't showing on a variety of platforms. And also the power which we give to others to control what we can or can’t see which is clearly become a bit of a slippery slope in the last through years through social media. That's actually part of the reason why I enjoy doing this newsletter as I can go direct to anyone who wants it without an algorithm potentially getting in the way. And case and point to the above is the post and text and photo which was released below about being CANCELLED and then ironically enough the post actually then got banned and CANCELLED off LinkedIn. haha. What was my post?
I just got CANCELLED!!!
Sooo…….. Just in case I ever get into politics or do something ‘important’ in the public eye where I’m supposed to be squeaky clean with no ‘skeletons in the closet’ - I figured I may as well beat everyone to the punch as I am ANYTHING but perfect. So here’s a photo of me on my Batchelor Party / Stag Do with my boyzzzz, drinking beer, using a shotgun with one hand while wearing a Women’s red dress, lip stick and even fishnet stockings on. Oh yeah - And I almost forgot the foot long fake prop oversized dick that I had to wear on display for a day getting trolled and publicly embarrassed by 30 my boys all through the streets of Wanaka and Queenstown.
BUT ON A SERIOUS NOTE:
We’ve all said stuff, written stuff and done stuff we’re not proud of. If we pulled every single email you’ve ever written, recorded every call you’ve ever had and had cameras at every single venue where you consumed any type of alcohol I can GUARANTEE you that every single one of you would have at least one ‘regrettable moments’.
‘Cancel Culture’ is at times becoming a slippery slope where almost anything you do or say can get misconstrued and careers lost instantly - even years later. And this sucks for many that have good intent but innocently stuff up for a moment.
We as a society need to be more honest with ourselves and our true expectations and a lil more empathy for others.
The POINT is this:
We are all flawed.
And we are all human.
And perfection and crafting a perfect public image is not only a thing of the past, but unrealistic.
And PS. In case you haven’t realised - Every single person under 20 today who in 20/30 or 40 years time will be the President / Prime Minister of every country on earth will already have plenty of dumb things already digitally documented and recorded their youth of today. Everyone is already exposed.
So maybe only then, when every single human is finally documented as ‘imperfect’ will we finally see each other’s in the public eye as human - and more importantly - equal.
Remember - what’s the intent. And work your way back.
So I’m CANCELLED now. Cool? Cool!
Ps.
Later this day on my Stag Do I also found myself in a strip club on all fours getting hot wax dripped over me and whipped at full force with a leather belt and absolutely beaten up by an angry stripper. There’s also footage of that too which the boys took so I genuinely hope like hell doesn’t get out. Haha.
And back to your regular programming below… ahha.
You DEFINITELY didn’t see this coming
Chasing the Insights PODCASTTTT
Had a pretty epic conversation with Vince talking on a huge array of things. I enjoyed his energy and banter. If you've got a spare hour and want to go a little deeper into some of my thinking you can listen to it HERE.
THE Acting is weaksauce - but the lessons aren’t bad at all.
BTS : Kiwi Xmas Vibes
Winter Kiwi Christmas function last week in San Francisco and this was on the menu. I'm not gonna lie. It was awesome. Ha ha
Anyways, enjoy the week team. Bring on Xmassssssss.
- Robett.
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