Here's 2 Minutes of Strange We Cut from Video 2

Two Versions

We had two versions of our July 1 Pre-Launch Video 2, a 7-minute original version and our 5-minute official version.

Original

The original version had a weird beginning and a lengthy Spanish ending, and I loved it. But, 3 of my friends thought it was too long and too strange. We took a poll and I got outvoted 3 to 1.

Official

I cut the strange and Spanish from the original version and made it official. That version is the one you saw.

The Version You Haven't Seen

Below is the 2-minute longer and strange-er version you haven't seen:

My Version

I liked the 7-minute original version. I liked the weird original beginning. I filmed that scene. I liked the long original Spanish ending. I wrote that proposal. But, I got outvoted. I had to let my version go.

Conclusion

Sometimes you have to let your baby go. You gotta cut them from the zipline. I'm glad we went with our official version. But, I figured you'd like to see the original.

Practical Suggestions

• When you think something is awesome but nobody else does, there's two possibilities

1. You're a genius like young Steve Jobs. You're right, everybody's wrong, you've got a great idea, and you may have to just go for it, OR

2. You're average, you need to change your mind and listen to others

• Most times it's #2

• Try listening to what others are telling you today

• Especially if you're outvoted 3 to 1

#EpicFailFriday