Why does anyone choose to be generalist ?Seth has a point that world only requires specialists. But then why does anyone choose to be a generalist.My answer is :1. Because some specialist roles die with time - what happened to master watch maker - not...
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Every time I see someone getting more than I do, I wonder is it because that person put in more effort or took higher risks or was lucky. In mathematical terms :Returns (Rewards) ~ fn ( effort, risk taken, luck) Returns are a function of efforts, level.
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We all become part of groups (companies) for :Security - many are better than oneEfficiency - Cheaper, cost effective to be part of a groupBut inherently groups bring problems like :Lack of Control - some one else seems to control my destiny and impact.
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http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/jan2008/id2008012_297369.htmInteresting article by Bill Buxton in Businessweek.I like the metaphor of long nose (in line with long tail). The main take aways for me :1. If you are an inventor, you would be...
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Business has three stakeholders :1. Shareholder - who provided money2. Employee / resources - who convert money into something3. Customer - who converts that somethinginto money, which is distributed to first two.Most businesses are driven to maximize...
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