On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 5:28 PM, Jed Rothwell <jedrothw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> H Veeder <hveeder...@gmail.com> wrote: > > >> Creating expectations which you fail to meet to _without explanation_ is >> also bad public relations. >> >> It is bad because they have insulted the public. >> > > Yes, and yes. But Defkalion has only amateur status when it comes > insulting the public and infuriating investors. Read a biography of Edison, > Steve Jobs, Leland Stanford, or a 19th century Robber Baron and you will > see how it is REALLY done, by a world-class maestro. Actually, I have to > say, Rossi fits the classic mold better than the people at Defkalion. > > The thing is, if you want to do something that is close to impossible, and > that will change the world and infuriate many powerful people, you have be > ruthless and focused on yourself and your goals. You have to be a > monomaniac with psychopathic tendencies. You have to put your mission ahead > of all else in life. As Steve Jobs said shortly before he died, "I have not > been easy to live with." No indeed; his type never is. > > - Jed > > Rest in turmoil Steve Jobs. Harry
