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#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?

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Success Trumps Ethics in Perception

Success can overshadow unethical practices and actions, as seen in the case of Billy Macfarlane and the failed Fyre Festival. Despite Macfarlane's dishonest marketing strategies and mismanagement of funds, had the event been successful, he would have been praised as a marketing genius rather than a conman. This highlights how people tend to tolerate unethical behavior as long as the individual is successful, emphasizing the power of success in shaping perceptions.

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