Novice or an Expert
I was talking to someone interested in working in the IT industry. I asked him what he thought about working at TCS or Wipro. He had not heard about the top two IT companies in the world.
I met a young, aspiring actress at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston. I asked what she thought of the work of Martin Scorsese. She had no idea what I was talking about.
While attending a gathering of language students in Iowa, I mentioned Noam Chomsky. Blank faces.
We would never consent to surgery from someone who is not up to date with the latest medical developments and training. Some people take pride in doing their profession from a place of ignorance in the most critical voices in their domain.
Understanding the innovators, the leading research, and the latest discoveries are essential. An economist doesn’t have to agree with Milton Friedman or Paul Krugman, but he better know who they are.
Discover the pioneers in your field, the latest research, and experiments. Stay a step ahead of your customers and competitors.
Knowledge is the essence of intelligent action.
Satish Mehta
Author, Speaker, Coach
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