Direct_and_indirect
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Direct_and_indirect
Directness is the idea of learning being tied closely to the situation or context you want to use it in. In Jaiswal’s case, when he wanted to get enough architectural skill that firms would hire him, he opted to build a portfolio using the software those firms used and design in the style those firms practiced.
Scott Young • Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career
One interesting idea is how the decisions or actions you make are either dependent or independent of experience. For example, some things that are highly complex require zero experience to come to a conclusion on or do. Inversely, some things might be incredibly simple but require significant experience.
Capital Flows • Brainstorms: Creativity and Complexity
Most firms, of course, wander the second path, carefully making the most of the opportunities
David C. Baker • The Business of Expertise: How Entrepreneurial Experts Convert Insight to Impact + Wealth
Generally, you want to be clear, concise, and project a confident and action-oriented aura. For example, rather than saying, “I wonder if…” say “I see it this way, based on X, Y, Z.” When communicating with more senior audiences, ask yourself: If they leave after two minutes, what do I want to make sure they understand? Structure your communication
... See moreDina Smith • If You Want to Lead, Master This Skill
Execute based on your own plan and not in reaction to others. Agency and ownership rule the day, and this is why “Send email to X” is stronger than “Send reply to Y” — the best work does not happen in reaction to what others do. Just build your own plan based on your goals and the information you have at hand, and don’t be afraid to update it as yo... See more
Andrew Chen • The Case Against Morning Yoga, Daily Routines, and Endless Meetings
Execute based on your own plan and not in reaction to others. Agency and ownership rule the day, and this is why “Send email to X” is stronger than “Send reply to Y” — the best work does not happen in reaction to what others do. Just build your own plan based on your goals and the information you have at hand, and don’t be afraid to update it as yo... See more
Andrew Chen • The Case Against Morning Yoga, Daily Routines, and Endless Meetings
managers say, “I’ve got to figure this out completely before I make a move.” They remain in “connecting” and “deciding,” and miss the learning that comes from experimentation (acting), and considering the results.
Art Kleiner • The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook: Strategies for Building a Learning Organization
“Instead of finding the product through discovery and iteration the goal is to reverse engineer the vision,” he explains. “If you take an incremental, discovery-led approach, then you might find yourself with product-market fit in a local maximum, building a company that you don’t want to lead.”