|
|
Go to page [Previous] 1~2 | ||||||||||
WDavis Inner circle 1276 Posts |
Quote:
On Jul 18, 2017, charliecheckers wrote: +1 |
|||||||||
WDavis Inner circle 1276 Posts |
Consider also the following, With the proliferation of technology the human brain has become wired differently. Psychologists have identified the reason to declining interpersonal social skills. As tech services such as messaging and Facebook have become a cornerstone of social interactions in person Human interactions have fallen. As it's so easy to unfriend and block someone, conflict resolution is not developed. The result is verifiable developmental delays in the frontal cortex increasing a persons impulsivity.
Now using this as a building block, it becomes easier to understand the hostility and reactions between generations. We have older generations (gen X plus) who have to varying levels developed conflict resolution skills, critical thinking skills, and are used to debating differing opinions. Younger generations have developed in an environment where everyone's opinion is valid, important, and true, there are no losers in competition, and easy access to information. it becomes easier to see how younger generations and older generations have a difficulty in seeing eye to eye. Especially as we age and entrench ourselves in our thoughts. The end result, less competition for live performers with an increased demand for more intimate interactions. Is it a bad thing? No. As useful knowledge becomes less available, due to lack of transmission or lost in the noise, those who can access and decipher the principles that underpin the industry and how to use current techniques to apply these principles will succeed. |
|||||||||
Mindpro Eternal Order 10586 Posts |
Exactly. Let's discuss the point of the topic not the noise. I prefer to work in the real word. The business world, not trying to make social business. They have always been separate for a reason.
There is a generatonal shift, plain and simple, as Danny, Walter Charlie and most others here have easily recognized, pointed out and demonstrated. Not accepting or acknowledging this is ignorance and will only create limits at best. One of the most important elements to being a successful performer, both in performance and in our business operations, it to fully and completely understand how we are perceived. How others perceive and see us and understanding the existing landscape. Those that do this clearly and first, usually have an edge. In my live training events it is a full day and is always one of the greatest eye-openers for the majority in attendance. That is all that really matters. It's not what you think, it's what they think. It is also understanding the reality of the situation, whether you agree or like it or not. As we see here there is a huge struggle and inability for some of these guys to see this. It makes you know how they must then operate their business as this is who they are which only leads to operating the same way. Walter's points are true - proven facts by Psychologists and other MDs as well as generational scientists and pop culture experts. They all agree, there is a much shorter attention span, much of the generation will tell you they think they are probably a little A.D.D. No, for most it is just as Walter explained - shorter attention span, limited and impersonal human interaction with others (personally) which can only lead to even less ability to do so professionally. They have tried to minimize everything down to minimal interaction and contact with business clients and prospects yet that is the single reason many of us have had clients and accounts for 20, 25 and 30 years. This will never happen with these new mentalities and approaches. They aren't cementing themselves in with clients, they aren't building deep connections, trust and relationships. Worse yet, they boast and brag about not doing it!!! Yes implusivity, lack of control, lack of professionalism and much more is missing, limited or in damaged presence. Learning and taking the advice that has been pointed out in even just this thread as Walter and charliecheckers have said, it could make a big impact on business operations and dominations. And I'm not just talking about the performers themselves, but all of their/our prospective customers from these generations - this gives us a goldmine of information and content to be adapted to our operations, methods and strategies. So now once identified, understood and accepted (which some here will not because they fail to see this in themselves) what is really important and the real purpose of starting this thread which is what several so easily identified - knowing this factual information, understanding it and how it exists, how do we utilize it to our benefit? Yes, Walter picked up on the point that it is true as verified by many directions and resources - today's generations are not considering or viewing performing and entertainment as a job, career and business opportunity as in previous decades or generations. This is something I monitor quite closely as well as it is a major part of one of my businesses. There are many theories, reasons and beliefs about this, but that isn't as important as seeing and understanding the results of this. Many that I work with or represent have had some of the best years in their performing business because of being aware of both "the shift" as I mentioned and identifying the traits of the last couple of generations. This is HUGE! it can allow for so much, and once understood, it creates opportunity and positioning that can trump any other direct or indirect competition. It would be better to discuss the "how" since the "why" has been established. This is also extremely important for those working consumer markets that deal mostly with these generations of prospective clients AND who operate from conventional purchasing mentalities. |
|||||||||
Sealegs Inner circle The UK, Portsmouth 2596 Posts |
Come on you newbies and youngsters.... where are you? and why aren't you all joining in?
We want you to participate in this discussion from which I'm sure we can all benefit.... just bare in mind though that whatever you say will of course have no value. After all how could your lazy, inexperienced based contributions mean anything? But just because whatever point you make is obviously going to be meaningless in comparison to the overwhelming and all encompassing experienced voices of those that have been doing things longer than you, doesn't mean that you have an excuse or reason to not join in. So come on... drag yourself off the sofa as I get things started with a topic... I'll ease you slovenly, newbie-good-for-nothings into the discussion by asking a simple question... Is there a generational shift? What do you think? By the way before you say anything you should know that the answer is, yes.... and as has been pointed out already, "Not accepting or acknowledging this is ignorance" What? Still no interest?
Neal Austin
"The golden rule is that there are no golden rules." G.B. Shaw |
|||||||||
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
The interesting thing I'd point out is that a generational shift is constant. It neve stops. Many call it progress, including me.
It can happen from year to year or generationally. Keep up or be left behind. The real question is how do you go about keeping up with it? I know for me it is rough. One way I keep up work it is being "outside" of it. Meaning that you need to come to see me to see me. No real You Tube presence to speak of. Seeing it live is special. Now this pre supposes ability to get work without having to have that presence. One probably could not easily start that way. But the shift will never end. Even if one views it as a bad thing, it's happening and is part of life. Might as well make friends with it. One interesting thing to consider is that since it is certain to never stop, you can always try to be ahead of it. Sometimes you may guess wrong, but it is a worthwhile endevour.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
|||||||||
Sealegs Inner circle The UK, Portsmouth 2596 Posts |
About the, 'generational shift', Danny said; " it's happening and is part of life. Might as well make friends with it."
My sentiments as well. But that's an especially nice turn of phrase for expressing how to approach it.
Neal Austin
"The golden rule is that there are no golden rules." G.B. Shaw |
|||||||||
NateReeves New user 97 Posts |
Quote:
On Jul 11, 2017, WitchDocChris wrote: Yea the café needs to do something about the horribly cluttered layout if they hope to capture the young magician's attention. I know that is a tough pill to swallow because it's always been this way and has grown on many of us. |
|||||||||
charliecheckers Inner circle 1969 Posts |
Quote:
On Aug 27, 2017, NateReeves wrote: I always preferred the set up here. Facebook does not seem to be a match for the way most use TMC. The other thing most young magicians should consider is: if they want to converse with more experienced performers they may have to be the ones to move to where the old timers hang out. This is no different than brick and mortar mentalities. |
|||||||||
Mindpro Eternal Order 10586 Posts |
Plus one must greatly consider the archives here.
|
|||||||||
Ken Northridge Inner circle Atlantic City, NJ 2392 Posts |
I've always liked the layout here at the Magic Café as well. The shift away from this site has mostly do to the faster feedback you get on facebook. The younger generation is attracted to new shiny objects.
The archives here are excellent and have the ability to be updated with a new post.
"Love is the real magic." -Doug Henning
www.KenNorthridge.com |
|||||||||
Gerry Walkowski Inner circle 1450 Posts |
Ken,
We miss you around here. Gerry |
|||||||||
Ken Northridge Inner circle Atlantic City, NJ 2392 Posts |
That's very nice Gerry. Thank you. I try to check in as much as possible but will only contribute if I feel my knowledge/opinion would add to the discussion.
"Love is the real magic." -Doug Henning
www.KenNorthridge.com |
|||||||||
The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Tricky business » » A Generational Shift? (15 Likes) | ||||||||||
Go to page [Previous] 1~2 |
[ Top of Page ] |
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2024 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.04 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < |