--- In Blow_Out@yahoogroups.com, "whutgives" <whutgives@a...> wrote:
> Jonathan Rules!
>
>
> Yeah I said it. So here's the deal... I think some of you probably
> don't consider things a bit more closely when you judge
> Jonathan...... the reason Jonathan might come off to some of you as
> an "ASSHOLE" is because he is in an image driven business. Not
only
> is he in an image driven business but he is also in business for
> HIMSELF in Beverly Hills/West Hollywood where you only have ONE
> chance to get it right. Therefore, the man HAS to be quite "anal"
> about EVERYTHING because it is his ASS, his NAME, and his
REPUTATION
> that's on the line.
>
>
> Sure, he can be a bit more diplomatic and less brash about things
but



> let's face it...... that's just not his style. He is direct and
> honest and I personally find that extremely refreshing no matter
what
> side of the fence he's on. Let me go further to say that not only
do
> I find his directness refreshing, but also that it is required if
you
> are to survive out there for the long-term. It's that simple
folks.
> Beverly Hills is full of pompous wannabes because it is so dog eat
> dog out there and only those with the thickest skin survive.
>
>
> Why do I have this particular view on things? Well, I for one have
a
> few things in common with Jonathan and thus I can easily relate.
> Like him, I too am a die-hard perfectionist (maybe it's because I'm
a
> LEO... who knows). Anyway, my personal philosophy is that there's
> only one way to do things right. Secondly, I too am trying to open
> up an image driven business in West LA. No, I am not a hair
designer
> (although I am currently looking for some highly talented ones to
> establish a long-term partnership).....
>
>
> What I am is a fashion/glamour photographer...... and my industry
is
> no different than Jonathan's..... matter of fact, they are quite
> related.... so when you are working in this particular industry you
> simply can't get into the habit of cutting people slack... the
> economics and undue stress of doing so is a fatal prescription that
> can undermine your business ..... remember folks ... we are talking
> about an image driven business here... so it's all about finding
the
> right people who share your personal vision and work ethic.... you
> must have an undying passion for this kind of work and you must
learn
> to use it for the better of your talent and profession.
>
>
> I have a lot of respect for Jonathan and I am sure I will bump into
> him sometime after I get my West LA office established. When I do
I
> will be sure to give him a thumbs up. It took him 20 years to get
to
> where he is today and there's something positive to be said about
> that.
>
>



Hey Whutgives-
My age might make me a bit cynical, but it sounds to me as if your
kind words about Jonathan might be so that you can work with him in
the future ("I'll probably bump into him...").

I know people who act jerky like Jonathan and they don't have their
own business nor are they in the "image" business. People who are
jerks are jerks no matter if they own their own business or work in
an office or a factory. To treat people poorly and with little
respect is a character flaw, not a right simply because of what
business a person's in. If J's under too much pressure, he should
dial down what he's doing, not act out. Maybe there's a fine line
between being direct and being rude, but he's crossed it.

There is something to be said for the success he's made of himself;
hopefully he doesn't lose his humanity along the way. Those tears
that rise up when something touches him, aren't a show of humanity,
but of self-absorption. If something is about him - his product, his
success, compliments to him, then the waterworks start.

I guess people see things differently, which makes this a great world.