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I think the more apt way would be: The world is run by people how are by and large more motivated by power and self interest and that doesn't always correlate

I think the more apt way would be: The world is run by people how are by and large more motivated by power and self interest and that doesn't always correlate with very high levels of intelligence.

astrea 4y ago
This (and the article) have, coincidentally, been my latest fixation. I'm theoretically no dumber than any headline-making character these days, but they 1. Have connections and chance opportunities that have not fallen into my lap that have into theirs and 2. I don't have this insatiable appetite for power or money. Perhaps it's my depression or lack of confidence, but simply collecting my developer salary and spending my remaining time on my hobbies/relationships is enough for me and I have no desire (or energy, frankly) to pursue greatness.
- dpkirchner 4y ago
  They also have the resources to delegate substantial work to others. I often wonder how much more productive or happy I'd be if I had a "chief of staff" that ensures less interesting things get delegated to the right people.
  - dv35z 4y ago
    If you’re interested in going further on this train of thought- check out virtual assistants on UpWork or Fiverr. You can find great ones for $20-40/hr. Or if you prefer a full-time person (40hr/week), you can hire a great one at $1-2k a month. This person can organize your emails, calendar, manage projects, edit videos, and so on.
- boringg 4y ago
  My counter is why would you want to pursue such a life? And you should re-evaluate what you deem as greatness. I don't believe most of the people who fall into these power categories as great even if people occasionally herald them (or business publications do). There are many ways to greatness and most of them do not have public accolades attached to them.
seydor 4y ago
Even more apt is that , at least in the west, the world is run by people who make a good impression on cam
- amadeuspagel 4y ago
  Like Mark Zuckerberg, for example.
dennis_jeeves1 4y ago
Lol.

I think the more apt way would be: The world is run by people how are by and large more motivated by power and self interest and that doesn't always correlate with very high levels of intelligence.

astrea 4y ago

This (and the article) have, coincidentally, been my latest fixation. I'm theoretically no dumber than any headline-making character these days, but they 1. Have connections and chance opportunities that have not fallen into my lap that have into theirs and 2. I don't have this insatiable appetite for power or money. Perhaps it's my depression or lack of confidence, but simply collecting my developer salary and spending my remaining time on my hobbies/relationships is enough for me and I have no desire (or energy, frankly) to pursue greatness.

dpkirchner 4y ago
They also have the resources to delegate substantial work to others. I often wonder how much more productive or happy I'd be if I had a "chief of staff" that ensures less interesting things get delegated to the right people.
- dv35z 4y ago
  If you’re interested in going further on this train of thought- check out virtual assistants on UpWork or Fiverr. You can find great ones for $20-40/hr. Or if you prefer a full-time person (40hr/week), you can hire a great one at $1-2k a month. This person can organize your emails, calendar, manage projects, edit videos, and so on.
boringg 4y ago
My counter is why would you want to pursue such a life? And you should re-evaluate what you deem as greatness. I don't believe most of the people who fall into these power categories as great even if people occasionally herald them (or business publications do). There are many ways to greatness and most of them do not have public accolades attached to them.

seydor 4y ago

Even more apt is that , at least in the west, the world is run by people who make a good impression on cam

amadeuspagel 4y ago
Like Mark Zuckerberg, for example.

dennis_jeeves1 4y ago

Lol.