A crash is when your competitor's program dies. When your program dies, it is an 'idiosyncrasy'.
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Knowledge is great. Competence is great. But the combination of both encourages people to trust you and increases your powers of enchantment. And in this world, the combination is a breath of fresh air.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of having both knowledge and competence to build trust and influence others.
In this quote, Guy Kawasaki reflects on the synergy between knowledge and competence in fostering trust and enchantment in interpersonal relationships. It suggests that possessing both qualities not only enhances one's effectiveness but also creates a refreshing and positive impact on others, making them more likely to be inspired and influenced by you.
Themes
KnowledgeCompetenceTrustInfluenceEnchantment
In practice
Example use cases
In a leadership seminar, to highlight the importance of skills in building trust.
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