Comments on: What U2 Can Teach You About Being Timeless http://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/ Helping Creative People Create Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:09:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: ThisIsInspiredhttp://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/comment-page-1/#comment-13576 ThisIsInspired Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:06:15 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=997#comment-13576 Spot on. Well done - I agree U2 has built a brand (in a sense). Their true strength isn't necessarily in singing (Bono honestly can't carry a tune in a bucket) or their (initially) simplistic guitar, but in the connection they make with their music and with their fans. You can tell they perform from the soul. Being honest like that about any job will bring success... either secularly or just in personal contentment.<br><br>While you say you're a fan it's not obvious from the neutrality of your writing - thank you. I like them as well, but it adds credibility to the piece by remaining neutral. Spot on. Well done – I agree U2 has built a brand (in a sense). Their true strength isn't necessarily in singing (Bono honestly can't carry a tune in a bucket) or their (initially) simplistic guitar, but in the connection they make with their music and with their fans. You can tell they perform from the soul. Being honest like that about any job will bring success… either secularly or just in personal contentment.

While you say you're a fan it's not obvious from the neutrality of your writing – thank you. I like them as well, but it adds credibility to the piece by remaining neutral.

]]> By: ThisIsInspiredhttp://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/comment-page-1/#comment-13516 ThisIsInspired Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:06:15 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=997#comment-13516 Spot on. Well done - I agree U2 has built a brand (in a sense). Their true strength isn't necessarily in singing (Bono honestly can't carry a tune in a bucket) or their (initially) simplistic guitar, but in the connection they make with their music and with their fans. You can tell they perform from the soul. Being honest like that about any job will bring success... either secularly or just in personal contentment.<br><br>While you say you're a fan it's not obvious from the neutrality of your writing - thank you. I like them as well, but it adds credibility to the piece by remaining neutral. Spot on. Well done – I agree U2 has built a brand (in a sense). Their true strength isn't necessarily in singing (Bono honestly can't carry a tune in a bucket) or their (initially) simplistic guitar, but in the connection they make with their music and with their fans. You can tell they perform from the soul. Being honest like that about any job will bring success… either secularly or just in personal contentment.

While you say you're a fan it's not obvious from the neutrality of your writing – thank you. I like them as well, but it adds credibility to the piece by remaining neutral.

]]> By: ThisIsInspiredhttp://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/comment-page-1/#comment-13514 ThisIsInspired Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:06:15 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=997#comment-13514 Spot on. Well done - I agree U2 has built a brand (in a sense). Their true strength isn't necessarily in singing (Bono honestly can't carry a tune in a bucket) or their (initially) simplistic guitar, but in the connection they make with their music and with their fans. You can tell they perform from the soul. Being honest like that about any job will bring success... either secularly or just in personal contentment.<br><br>While you say you're a fan it's not obvious from the neutrality of your writing - thank you. I like them as well, but it adds credibility to the piece by remaining neutral. Spot on. Well done – I agree U2 has built a brand (in a sense). Their true strength isn't necessarily in singing (Bono honestly can't carry a tune in a bucket) or their (initially) simplistic guitar, but in the connection they make with their music and with their fans. You can tell they perform from the soul. Being honest like that about any job will bring success… either secularly or just in personal contentment.

While you say you're a fan it's not obvious from the neutrality of your writing – thank you. I like them as well, but it adds credibility to the piece by remaining neutral.

]]> By: Door Hanger Printinghttp://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/comment-page-1/#comment-13455 Door Hanger Printing Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:04:54 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=997#comment-13455 Great post I think it is really important to do more than just focus on money. You need to give back and be more involved in your industry and helping others. Great post I think it is really important to do more than just focus on money. You need to give back and be more involved in your industry and helping others.

]]> By: J.D., Meierhttp://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/comment-page-1/#comment-13449 J.D., Meier Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:29:08 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=997#comment-13449 Good stuff.<br><br>I'm a fan of timeless and enduring, while evolving. I think the key phrase is "built to change" over 'built to last" (where change is the key to lasting :)<br><br>In the book business, we call these "Evergreens."<br><br>Your post reminded me of the book, The Living Company, which is about why some companies can last for 200, 500 or 700 years while others can't make it through their first 3. You hit a key point when you said it can't all be about the money or fame ... it does need to include impact on society ... and it is about evolving. It's also about value ... and that too isn't static. Good stuff.

I'm a fan of timeless and enduring, while evolving. I think the key phrase is “built to change” over 'built to last” (where change is the key to lasting :)

In the book business, we call these “Evergreens.”

Your post reminded me of the book, The Living Company, which is about why some companies can last for 200, 500 or 700 years while others can't make it through their first 3. You hit a key point when you said it can't all be about the money or fame … it does need to include impact on society … and it is about evolving. It's also about value … and that too isn't static.

]]> By: bedroom dresserhttp://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/comment-page-1/#comment-13448 bedroom dresser Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:28:28 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=997#comment-13448 I also idolize U2 because of their music. Even after many years, they still manage to make a name to sustain their popularity. I also idolize U2 because of their music. Even after many years, they still manage to make a name to sustain their popularity.

]]> By: Glen Stansberryhttp://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/comment-page-1/#comment-13443 Glen Stansberry Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:47:30 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=997#comment-13443 While trying to pick a favorite U2 album is like choosing between favorite children, Achtung Baby, Joshua Tree and How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb are probably my top 3. While trying to pick a favorite U2 album is like choosing between favorite children, Achtung Baby, Joshua Tree and How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb are probably my top 3.

]]> By: Glen Stansberryhttp://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/comment-page-1/#comment-13442 Glen Stansberry Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:44:57 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=997#comment-13442 Thanks so much :) That's what I love/need to hear! Thanks so much :) That's what I love/need to hear!

]]> By: Mark Arnoldhttp://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/comment-page-1/#comment-13439 Mark Arnold Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:06:47 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=997#comment-13439 Very unique take on influencing what creation with the band! It is a very good idea to use current trends and events to incorporate in your creation but keep the focus to be timeless as you mentioned. Think Huge when making your timeless creation, look at the big picture but achieve it through smaller contemporary but unique actions! Very unique take on influencing what creation with the band! It is a very good idea to use current trends and events to incorporate in your creation but keep the focus to be timeless as you mentioned. Think Huge when making your timeless creation, look at the big picture but achieve it through smaller contemporary but unique actions!

]]> By: Dayne | TheHappySelf.comhttp://lifedev.net/2009/10/u2-timless/comment-page-1/#comment-13436 Dayne | TheHappySelf.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:38:37 +0000 http://lifedev.net/?p=997#comment-13436 I'm a huge U2 fan ("Achtung Baby" is my favorite album of all time). In fact, I had tickets to this concert but was unable to make it. :(<br><br>In any case, I loved your post and the way you bridged U2 and the concept of being timeless. Great stuff!<br><br>Cheers,<br>Dayne I'm a huge U2 fan (“Achtung Baby” is my favorite album of all time). In fact, I had tickets to this concert but was unable to make it. :(

In any case, I loved your post and the way you bridged U2 and the concept of being timeless. Great stuff!

Cheers,
Dayne

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