Successful organizations should approach their successes and failures with the same level of skepticism as a good gambler. They should ask themselves questions such as, "Why were we actually successful?" and "Is it possible that our league table sometimes lied to us?" in order to separate luck from skill and ensure continued relevance.
Comedian shares his thoughts on the balance between luck and hard work in the comedy industry, specifically mentioning Kevin Hart.
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Basil Zaharoff was a successful arms dealer who dressed well and lived comfortably, but was always on the edge of disaster due to his high-risk investments and relationships with scandalous women. He left a trail of outraged families and sobbing women in his wake.
The key to success is playing with integrity, focusing on trying new things, and playing to your strengths in the long-term. With experience, you learn to cut the bullshit and focus on what brings you joy in life.
"Pick a seat day" was a failed marketing technique used to sell season tickets for a struggling sports team. The lesson learned was that a pretty package cannot sell a poor product.