Citizen Kane has been called the greatest classic movie of all time. Released in 1941, directed by and starring Orson Welles, it tells the tale of the rise and fall of fictional newspaper publisher and popular icon Charles Foster Kane, based on the life of William Randolph Hurst. A reporter interviews those closest to Kane to understand the man behind the legend and the meaning of his cryptic last word before he died, “Rosebud”. The movie was a technical triumph and the performances were equally stellar.
In the movie, Kane, as he is embarking on creating his media empire, famously announces his Declaration of Principles. A Declaration is a proclamation. Principles are fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation of beliefs.
These are my five core pillars of what we have shared with Paletz Advisor, which will continue in our next iteration:
- Conscientious – Time is the most precious commodity we have – I promise never to waste your time.
- Valuable – I wish to help businesspeople realize their dreams.
- Motivating – I want to share my energy and passion with you.
- Authentic – We are all bombarded with online content. I pledge to be original and make this worth your while.
- Edutaining – Although this is meant to be educational, I promise to be entertaining as well.
Needless to say, we are excited about what the future brings and hope you will continue to engage with the insights we share.