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I remember reading something by Calacanis 15 years ago or so and being baffled how his superficial drivel was considered insightful. These people all got statu
by IfOnlyYouKnew 6y ago
I remember reading something by Calacanis 15 years ago or so and being baffled how his superficial drivel was considered insightful.
These people all got status through one lucky project at the right time. After that, their popularity became self-reinforcing.
It's about as far from meritocracy as can be.
- ericzawo 6y agoYes. Some of the most "real deal" successful people I've been lucky enough to meet, themselves are totally upfront about how absurdly lucky they were to be at the right place and right time in the past to now be considered "successful" or prominent.