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Faux pas vs. the real thing

my first professional meeting. and i'm torn. i was slightly ridiculed, listened, learned, stood my ground, and because of that experience, i have a possible new opportunity. oh how the tables turn when you least expect it.

think positive, be confident, and don't cave.

in the fashion industry, and when i say industry, i mean the people who create, follow and make money in it. there are cogs in the system, and there are innovators, and there are the juggernauts.

COGS are the working bee, the keep quiet, don't start a ruckus, i'm happy to be getting a pay check. now these are the people who work the ladder, do their part, and makes the company money. every company needs a good set of cogs even if they don't realize it. "good fa you!' some of them are happy and some are waiting for the right time.

VIGILANTES are the 'designers', innovators, and the talent. they say let's push the boundaries, i'm going to speak my mind, and i don't care. they can be anywhere in the system. i.e. freelancer for 2 weeks, directors, CEO, or the assistant. the difference is, they live without depending or hoping for the ladder. they make the best and usually are honest with themselves. quite often big decisions, debate, envelope pushing involves them. they mean well, but sometimes they know to sacrifice a little bad to do a lot good.

JUGGERNAUTS are the big engine. this would include investors, banks, and owners. $_$ <--- face of a juggernaut. as it seems in 2010, juggernauts start as entrepreneur. making mistakes, making decisions, and apparently moved from being a small entrepreneur to investor status is all part of the game. they know how to make money and THAT is their number one in the company. they pay your bills and feed your family. you can never win an argument for the simple fact that they hold onto your next weeks future.

the experience yesterday made me realize how hard it is to be the innovator. for you to do what's best is harder than ever because of the competition with cogs (bless them) and the fear of going up against the juggernauts.

what path do you choose? how to stay true to yourself and still play their game. how do you compete and how can you win? when do you throw the white flag or hankie?

a little bit of me feels that if i stay true, i will make little to no mula. if i play, i become a cog(sad face). but is it possible to be a cog, and not always play by their rules? In today's world, starting from scratch and challenge a juggernaut is almost insane. well it is.

i'm looking forward to it all. in lieu of waiting for the right opportunity and making opportunities for myself, i'm taking careful notes. very careful notes.

(i apologize for the harsh words used to describe the industry, take nothing personal. plus it all depends on the company and people. this is strictly a generalizaion)