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I was an Ashton hater before today, for reasons probably related to jealousy, but today he won me over. I was really impressed by his groundedness and humility.

by nhangen 15y ago

I was an Ashton hater before today, for reasons probably related to jealousy, but today he won me over. I was really impressed by his groundedness and humility...at least while he spoke on stage.

forza 15y ago
I really liked his answer to the last question. 24:30 @ http://www.justin.tv/startupschool/b/298680010 http://www.justin.tv/startupschool/b/298680010
- mzarate06 15y ago
  Definitely! It sounds like he has genuine interest in helping people. The story he shared on why he's drawn to social media so much, b/c of the power it has to connect people in positive and non-predictive ways, was nice to hear, especially during a time when so many others pursue social for less genuine, fad or bandwagon, incentives. He gave similar sentiments at the beginning of his talk. He takes it as a warning when he sees someone pursue entrepreneurship primarily for the material benefit, or "effect" as he puts it. Instead, he states, their motivation should come from the passion they have for changing something, or for taking part in the journey involved in doing so. Sure, others have said this time and time again, but being a bit skeptical of him, it was impressive to hear him say that ... he gets it.
larrys 15y ago
"but today he won me over" Same. I wasn't a fan before today (but wasn't a hater either). He will definitely play Jobs in some movie. (the "Reductio ad Jobs" for today.)
larrys 15y ago
Good looking successful male actors appeal to both men and women. The type you'd like to hang out with. Women from what I've seen are not typically attracted to the same degree to attractive women though. They tend to be jealous. One of the reasons Oprah is so popular with women.
hrabago 15y ago
I wouldn't say I was a hater, but I was definitely wary. However I kept hearing about smart people who accepts him and works with him, so I started thinking there's probably something there.
iradik 15y ago
For me I think it was watching too many episodes of That 70s show. He was too good at being Kelso.
DanielRibeiro 15y ago
The Carl Fischer from his talk: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_G._Fisher http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_G._Fisher

by nhangen 15y ago

I was an Ashton hater before today, for reasons probably related to jealousy, but today he won me over. I was really impressed by his groundedness and humility...at least while he spoke on stage.

forza 15y ago

I really liked his answer to the last question. 24:30 @ http://www.justin.tv/startupschool/b/298680010 http://www.justin.tv/startupschool/b/298680010

mzarate06 15y ago
Definitely! It sounds like he has genuine interest in helping people. The story he shared on why he's drawn to social media so much, b/c of the power it has to connect people in positive and non-predictive ways, was nice to hear, especially during a time when so many others pursue social for less genuine, fad or bandwagon, incentives. He gave similar sentiments at the beginning of his talk. He takes it as a warning when he sees someone pursue entrepreneurship primarily for the material benefit, or "effect" as he puts it. Instead, he states, their motivation should come from the passion they have for changing something, or for taking part in the journey involved in doing so. Sure, others have said this time and time again, but being a bit skeptical of him, it was impressive to hear him say that ... he gets it.

larrys 15y ago

"but today he won me over" Same. I wasn't a fan before today (but wasn't a hater either). He will definitely play Jobs in some movie. (the "Reductio ad Jobs" for today.)

larrys 15y ago

Good looking successful male actors appeal to both men and women. The type you'd like to hang out with. Women from what I've seen are not typically attracted to the same degree to attractive women though. They tend to be jealous. One of the reasons Oprah is so popular with women.

hrabago 15y ago

I wouldn't say I was a hater, but I was definitely wary. However I kept hearing about smart people who accepts him and works with him, so I started thinking there's probably something there.

iradik 15y ago

For me I think it was watching too many episodes of That 70s show. He was too good at being Kelso.

DanielRibeiro 15y ago

The Carl Fischer from his talk: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_G._Fisher http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_G._Fisher