Lessons From Life – Hollywood Edition

Too old or too good? You be the judge…

This afternoon I saw the trailer for the latest Indiana Jones movie. When I first heard about this film being released – I had a few less than positive reactions:

• Give it a rest already…
• Isn’t he too old?
• Too little, too late?
• Could they ruin this classic character?

But as I watched the trailer for this new film – I was taken back to the days of my own childhood…  I was taken back to the days when I was captivated, no, spellbound by Indiana Jones.  And there is no difference now.  The movie looks incredible – and like it could possibly even respectfully contend with the first three films.

Fan or not – I want you to consider what we can learn:

My initial reaction was that of disappointment and frustration that Hollywood would take advantage of the public – and risk ruining an incredible, almost iconic movie character.

But that is not the reaction I have today.  In fact – I saw an opportunity for a lesson.

Lesson learned: Hollywood is simply doing what works.  They have taken a film, loved by the public, and they are giving us (the public) more.  Whereas, first I was frustrated, I know see that Hollywood is using a strategy that applies to ADHD.

1. Try something.
2. See if it works. 
3. Check your results.
4. Do it over, and over, and over…