if everyone is trying to prevent error, it screws things up. It’s better to fix problems than to prevent them. And the natural tendency for managers is to try and prevent error and over plan things.
- Ed Catmull (via scottberkun.com)
A very honest and direct interview with Steve Jobs about the future of computing, the stolen iPhone, content distribution, and the future of Apple. I love how passionate and direct Jobs is here. Not too many CEOs are this direct and publicly emotional about some of these questions. His passion shows.
What did we learn?
Passion and difficult decision making makes business better. Take a stance. You can’t and shouldn’t make everyone happy.
I you have been following me at my other site Greyscalegorilla, you may have noticed that I have been obsessed with the latest book from Seth Godin, called Linchpin
I have read the book four times now and every time it gets better and more relevant to my situation. If you want a quick introduction to Seth and some of the ideas in this incredible book, you can start by listening to this MP3 recording of one of his Linchpin Sessions that he had recently in NYC. If any of what he says speaks to you, go buy the book. Or, do one better and get the Audiobook Version
There is no competence shortage. If all you have is competence to offer, then why on earth would we pay you extra?
Listen carefully to the first section of this MP3 about the sugarcane. It speaks heavily to where all creative industry is going. When everyone has a sugarcane processor (AKA: A laptop with all the software) then it’s what you do above and beyond that makes you special and valuable to the market.
