Curiosity, Black Swans and Brevity

Created

Develop

  • Curiosity: always ask why
  • If you don't understand why something is the way it is... figure it out, it's that way for a reason.
  • Take the problem to a somewhat deeper level.
  • How do you present your idea?

Black Swan Events

1995-2001

  • Google created the search engine and every one was creating new businesses.
  • 2001 - major recession: the internet 'bubble' bursts and Enron (oil company) bankruptcy (widespread fraud).
  • Legislation "Sarbanes Oxley" was passed by Congress to prevent such an event from ever happening again.

Brief

It's hard to be concise.

I would have made it shorter, but I didn't have enough time

The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.