Monday, on the MTV Video Awards, Kanye West showed his true colors re: what he thinks about himself and how he values other people’s talents, skills and feelings. If you have not seen the video, I would suggest that you watch it.
It’s our belief here at Social Village that every opportunity is a learning opportunity and every experience is a learning experience. That being said, what can we learn from Kanye West?
1) No matter what your opinion on a situation or topic, how you voice that opinion can overshadow what you actually say. Think about how people will perceive you!
2) Just because — in the heat of the moment — something seems like a good thing to do or say, does not mean it is. Take the time to think about and clearly evaluate what you have to say before you verbalize it.
3) In the Village, everything you say and everything you do has an affect on someone else. Since Monday, Kanye has been on a lot of TV and web shows apologizing for what he did. All the while, Taylor Swift’s CD’s sales are soaring and Kanye’s approval rating is now crashing.
4) Respect others. Enough said!
Tags: Justin Brackett, justinthesouth, Kanye West, Patrick Berry, Social Village
Ah, when the ego gets in the way, things go so bad. Yup, as much as I love Kanye’s music, I agree with the President: hello, jackass. No matter what struggles we have in life, respect is a non-negotiable for anyone.
I agree, if there is not respect for one another, then what do we have?
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Great post, Justin. Short, sweet and to the point. We like to say “Restraint of tongue and pen.” In this case, arms and legs, too. You don’t have to undo something if you never do it.
Yeah! I like short and to the point! I love friends who make me look good too!
Yeah! I am fan of that too!
This is a GREAT blog. Found you on twitter. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Please keep visiting. we will have more to come!
Excellent post. Unfortunately (and not surprisingly) Kanye has yet to apologize directly to Taylor Swift.
Its has not happen and I am guessing its not going too!
Exactly…I really wish he would apologize.. But you’ve made excellent points! Keep up the great work!
Yeah I dont thing that he ever will!