The New Me Generation
Jake Halpern, author of Fame Junkies, explains why the members of Generation Y may hold the key to the future of innovation and entrepreneurial creativity within the U.S. economy. While members of older generations may view these up-and-comers as self-centered, brash and even narcissistic, Halpern believes that the self-confidence and willingness of Generation Y to challenge the status quo will lead to future benefits. Through a number of examples of super-achieving individuals, including one who launched and later sold an Internet business to ESPN for $40 million before entering Harvard, Halpern argues persuasively that the types of jobs that new entrants to the workforce are willing to accept and the types of attitude they bring to their businesses are worthy of respect and admiration.
