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The Nature of Jesters
It is in the nature of jesters to speak their minds when the mood takes them, regardless of the consequences. They are neither calculating nor circumspect, and this may account for the "foolishness" often ascribed to them. Jesters are also generally of inferior social and political status and are rarely in a position (and rarely inclined) to pose a power threat. … One of the most effective techniques the jester uses to point out his master's folly is allowing him to see it for himself. Rather than contradicting the king, the jester will agree with a harebrained scheme so wholeheartedly that the suggestion is taken to a logical extreme, highlighting its stupidity.
–Beatrice Otto, Fools Are Everywhere: The Court Jester Around the World
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The last note I took: Anything incredible is going to be offensive to somebody.
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Howard Gossage speech on Advertising (audio recording, link)
Excerpt: "But what if it should flop? .. This is the reason so much advertising never quite makes it– it won't stick it's neck out"
PIRATE REEADONGS FOR PIRATE PLANNERS
(I currently have a wrist brace on and this is how I first typed it… I found it too hilarious to correct.)
A Master Class in Brand Planning, Stephen King. (dropbox)
Works Well with Others. Esquire editor and Entrepreneur etiquette columnist Ross McCammon delivers a funny and authoritative guide that provides the advice you really need to be confident and authentic at work, even when you have no idea what's going on. (Dropbox)
Lastly, a few resources I’ve made over the years that have been helpful
Planning Adjacent with light commentary
Scrapbook scraps