Gatekeeping Your Brand

In all art forms, whether it be writing, music, architecture, fashion or what have you, there are usually more well-known artists or larger companies that will steal the ideas of less known, yet more creative artists and companies. The larger artists and companies don't have the creativity or talent as the smaller, but they have a bigger audience, more money, more connections, or a more marketable look or sound. This draws in an audience or customer base, and the original creator of the work is never known, or becomes known long after the bigger name cashes in on their ideas and work.

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Never Overestimate the Power of Beauty

When a beautiful woman walks into the room, all heads turn--men and women alike. There is just something about the beauty of a woman that makes everyone want to take a moment to admire, or maybe even to envy. Either way, it is still provoked by awe. And this is why women have always desired to have beauty. We all want this seemingly magical effect that beauty seems to have on others--especially men. We see how men fall over themselves to get the attention of the beautiful woman in the room. Sometimes it can be frustrating to watch. After all, it's just an image.

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