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Lou is inspirational to all entrepreneurs


His mind is so methodical. He is process driven. He is focused on his objectives. He knows what he wants and goes after it. He has dozens of quotes of advice to get him through the day and he likes to share these with others. He has studied negotiation. He goes into a meeting, whether it be with the producer or the police prepped for objection handling. He also has the ability to small talk with people so he can smooze to the top.

He does need to work on his "human" side a little, but not a lot, his robotic approach establishes that he is the boss and not a buddy. He expects a lot from his employees.

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I love this movie. What a great character! I found him fascinating.

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I felt like they should have written him as an ex con to explain why hadn’t risen to the top of his desired field. It would also explain why he was so studious.

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Other examples of inspiring shady characters:
Jimmy from Better Call Saul.
Carl Denham (Jack Black) in King Kong.
Daniel Plainview in There Will Be Blood.

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