To summarise the concept; some people see the details in everything they do, like the fox, while others are great at having a singular vision, like the hedgehog. Going back to a critical distiction in the definition of the concept, Jim Collins says it perfectly: The Hedgehog Concept is not a goal to be the best, a strategy to be to be the best, an intention to be the best, a plan to be the best. It is an understanding of what you can be the best at. The distinction is absolutely crucial.
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Watch collectors: Don’t buy what you like!
Without the aforementioned deep-diving, the purchase of any watch is more transactional. This is why you should not simply “buy what you like”. This is common advice given to new collectors, and the problem with this advice, is the very nature of what you like, is likely a temporary conclusion.
The BS asymmetry principle
Brandolini’s Law – this is the simple observation that it’s far easier to produce and spread BS, misinformation and nonsense than it is to refute it.
Screw Down Crown: Changed the Blog Name
I recently had a chat with a good friend of mine, Hassan; we talked about the refreshed blog, and my plans for it… he was pretty supportive and loved the idea. He also suggested that the name “WatchProductivity” was quite literal, but not particularly memorable or catchy. I didn’t think it mattered but he urged…
Simplest Way to Get Smarter
Forget the puzzles, games, and mental exercises. There’s an easier way to boost your brain power. Getty Images Sure, exercise is good for your health. We all know that. But exercise is also a scientifically proven way to make yourself smarter. According to Gretchen Reynolds, author of the soon to be released The First 20…
Are You Bad at the Internet?
A Kauffman study released Thursday illuminates how small businesses are struggling with using the Web to convert sales, while a few unlikely industries are finding success. In the world of start-ups, a website is a company’s lifeblood. But for the rest of small business owners in America, it seems, having a vibrant website is sometimes…
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