Thursday, June 03, 2010

My Theory on the Genisis of Experts

Are you looking at an expert?

You know, true experts are rare. These are game changers. These people redefine the industries they operate in. They remain on the cutting edge of discoveries, inventions and innovations in their industry. These people see change much much before anyone else. These people can be truly an inspiration to work with.

How did he/she get to be an expert? What did they do to get there?

Turns out there are only four ways someone can be an expert:

1. the person's a prodigy
2. the person's got a smart mentor and coach who spends time with the person
3. the person's in an environment with smart people all around
4. the person's facing a smarter opponent.


Either the person uses in built ability to become an expert. Or the person learns from the surroundings.

So do YOU want to become an expert? If you fall under Category 1, good; just keep going. If you don't, then search for the other three situations and get yourself in there.

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