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Racer Chew (kalenovice)
Race Number 119
Date Mon, 19 May 2014 12:51:23
Universe worthless_impossible_stupid
Speed 88 WPM Try to beat?
Accuracy 94.5%
Rank 2nd place (out of 3)

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We will ask from time to time in Worthless where entrepreneurs get their ambition, but it is clear that ambition and expertise are inter-twined; it is just not clear whether expertise leads to ambition, or the other way around, or both. This is illustrated in the story of how non-engineer Oliver Kuttner achieved one of Peter Diamandis' "crazy technological breakthroughs" to win $5 million.
Worthless, Impossible and Stupid: How Contrarian Entrepreneurs Create and Capture Extraordinary Value (book) by Daniel Isenberg (see stats)