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Blame is not a wasted effort, if it leads you to think about what policies are to blame for where we are now and think about what needs to change. I'd say that
by lutorm 18y ago
Blame is not a wasted effort, if it leads you to think about what policies are to blame for where we are now and think about what needs to change. I'd say that profit is much less interesting, people find ways of enriching themselves without caring about improving society or doing anything useful. I'd wager that that mindset is at least partially to blame for the current state of affairs.
- skmurphy 18y agoI think that Hoff is suggesting that creating value is better than blaming. As an entrepreneur I seek to create value, this enables me to make a profit. Adjusting my business to changed circumstances is a requirement for survival.
- sabat 18y agoI agree with Hoff that creating value is better than blaming. OTOH an occasional rant might make us all feel a little better while we're creating all that value. :-)
- Hoff 18y agoCorrect. If you're looking to assign blame, then do evaluate your own particular motivations. You have probably already made or you are now about to make a mistake; you've taken your eye off your particular goals of creating value for your customers. Certainly don't repeat (unprofitable) mistakes. Do learn from your own mistakes, and do particularly learn from the mistakes of others. Competing against an organization that seeks to place blame on others? Now that's a potential business opportunity. That individual or that organization is not competing effectively. They're dissipating their competitive efforts. They're potentially vulnerable. Do you have a wedge here? An opening? Use it. Do continue to move toward where the target business will be, regardless. Whatever goal or profit here you might view as your motivation. Blame doesn't move you toward that goal.