BE WARY OF POTENTIAL
BE WARY OF POTENTIAL
Humans love potential. It's why we root for the youngster, mourn the loss of the musician we never knew, and find ourselves backing the underdog.
Potential comes with an air of excitement about what might transpire or what the possibilities might be.
But potential is dangerous. It causes us to view all ideas as smash hits waiting to be executed. It causes us to overestimate the likelihood of success, and commit our resources to the first sign of potential that comes our way.
The problem arises when a real smash hit comes along, because we're too tired, too busy or too disheartened to pursue it.
Knowing when to say no is a superpower.
LINKS I’M LOVING
How to Think For Yourself - Paul Graham Information has never been more abundant, yet our ability to think critically and independently is arguably lower than ever before. Here’s what to do about it. Seven tips for picking your first (or next) jobThis piece provided a different take on careers and what to value in your job. It's practical and applicable, and worth your time if you're a recent graduate or in the job market. If you enjoyed my piece from a few weeks ago - What To Care About in A Job - I suspect you'll enjoy this. That’s all for this week. If you're feeling kind on this first day of December, hit share or visit me on Patreon.
Have a wonderful week!
Keagan