While the title can somehow be interpreted as insulting, I think this article is a good foundation for just getting out of your own way. I don’t think the author genuinely thinks the readers are talentless, but instead wants to appeal to the least common denominator so that anyone can walk away with something.
Summary:
Audacious Approach: Encourage audacity by taking on tasks that others may find intimidating, such as cold emailing, to advance projects and leverage the talents of smart individuals who may lack courage.
Embrace Grunt Work: Demonstrate a willingness to tackle laborious and repetitive tasks, emphasizing the importance of such work to the team or project, and earn appreciation for your dedication.
Learn Undefined Skills: Develop skills that haven't been professionalized yet, like coding with AI, creating a unique position to set standards and apply these skills to benefit smarter or more talented individuals who may lack time or skepticism.
Discussion (1)
I liked this article, and the title baits people who generally have imposter syndrome or feel like they aren’t good enough. The items on this list get to the bottom of a lot of why people don’t succeed, because they don’t opt for action or do the less glamorous work.