6/21/2024-On this day, Jaws appeared in theaters

On this day in 1975, the movie Jaws was released in movie theaters and on streaming platforms everywhere (…just wanted to see if you were awake).

Oh yeah, Jaws got people awake, alright. It terrified everyone who thought about taking a dip at the beach.

Forget the beach for a sec, you ready for some numbers?
1. It won 3 Oscars.

2. It took $7 million to make and grossed $478 million (whoa).

3. 662,002 IMDB folks give it an 8.1 (out of 10).

So why is that big bad shark important to you, you revenue beast?

Not sure! …it’s Friday….can’t today offer a break from the skills and habit reminders regularly found here?

To celebrate the summer solstice and get you ready for an upcoming beach vacation, watch Jaws tonight or over the weekend.

With all the apps and drones patrolling our beaches, there’s no reason to fear the water this summer. Besides – spoiler alert – Jaws dies in the movie.

Jaws is one of the classic top movies of all time—see it again if it’s been a while (it holds up), or see it for the first time and enjoy the story.

Steven Spielberg says he was shocked that Jaws was such a huge hit and thought the shark looked dumb.

Jaws is a suspenseful and dramatic movie that is timeless. The shark’s attacks in the film are gruesome and brutal, reminding viewers of the inevitability of death. The film symbolizes the harsh reality of mortality, as characters and viewers alike are forced to confront their fear of death head-on.

Forget about the above film critic description, the movie is just plain scary. Its brilliance is how it plays on the fears of everyone. After all, who’s not afraid of sharks in the open water?

It’s the same with a life in sales, right?

The sharks are everyone you’re fighting: buyers, gatekeepers, competitors. Sometimes even a few folks inside your org.

What’s your choice? Give in and stay on the beach, or get in the water and learn to co-exist with the sharks?

You won’t be getting a video snippet from Jaws to snack on here. The movie works best when you watch it from beginning to end.

Instead, enjoy this Short featuring Director Stephen Spielberg’s reaction to first hearing composer John William’s haunting and recognizable musical refrain.