Unaffectedness
Individuals who aren't easily influenced by others. For example, an innovative film director who isn't influenced by critics or audiences such that they become discouraged when criticized or overconfident when praised.Influence
Influencing the future such as a musician who helps to create a new music subculture with their unique sound and fashion.Originality
Coolness implies originality. For example, an snowboarding brand that never copies the competition.Leadership
Coolness often has followers and is much emulated. For example, a snowboarding brand that is often copied by most firms in its industry.Resilience
Coolness can handle stress. For example, a pilot who lands an aircraft successfully under extremely difficult emergency conditions.Accomplishment
Getting something done that impresses such as a bicycling enthusiast who bikes from London to Tokyo.Dedication
Dedication such as a surfer who is out in cold water and warm, rough water and smooth, rain and sun.Risk Taking
People who are pushing things to their limits to discover new things despite some level of risk.Reasonableness
Coolness is reasonable. For example, a politician who can respond reasonably to unreasonable accusations and assertions.Time and Place
Coolness fits into its time and place to define the moment. For example, an architect who challenges convention and is much copied such that they end up defining the architecture of their time.Refinement
Sophistication and elegance such as a painter who has mastered their art.Spontaneity
The ability to change in surprising quick and profound ways such as an artist who completely reinvents their style.| Overview: Coolness | ||
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Definition | A behavior or style that is admired in the context of a culture, subculture or super culture. | |
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