tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560439070709193509.post3336782641743817707..comments2024-01-27T18:42:47.782-06:00Comments on uglyblackjohn: This Does Not Make You Thatuglyblackjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404995571276457138noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560439070709193509.post-65666888825177227172010-10-05T07:20:15.445-05:002010-10-05T07:20:15.445-05:00this is exactly why apple has been so successful. ...this is exactly why apple has been so successful. genius marketing. they have sold people on believing that to own an apple product somehow equates to a certain lifestyle. <br /><br />my cousin looks at me strange because i wont join him in line at the wee hours in the morning to buy some jordans, i refuse to spend that kind of cash on some shoes, unless of course it bears my name. <br /><br />i love this blog, so happy i found it. great commentary!Liamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069950220406727146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560439070709193509.post-17169471894996302322010-10-03T11:29:51.914-05:002010-10-03T11:29:51.914-05:00What about Fake it til you Make it? What about if ...What about Fake it til you Make it? What about if you want to be a success dress like you're already successful? What about a person recognizing theirselves as their own brand?<br /><br />The world is selling style over substance. Everyone usually focuses on the poor who waste money emulating it but hardly anyone shames the middle class who are doing the exact same thing.<br /><br />People have self esteem issues as they allow the world to tell them what's success is. For those who are secure these things are unnecessary or are bought because we like the way we look not the way others may perceive us.<br /><br />In total the material possessions are attainable and easier than figuring out why you need validation from the world.Freemannoreply@blogger.com