Why it's better to be a realist than a visionary

摘要

What are the causes of success? Is it luck or talent? Is it genius or hard work? Is it creativity or plain diligence? Jim Collins, the veteran author of Good to Great, and Morten Hansen believe that it comes down to control and discipline in the face of inevitable change. Luck, both good and bad, will befall us, circumstance will be as fickle as the weather. But if we put our heads down, we can thrive. Their book starts with a definition of what the authors call '10X' companies, those that outperform their industry averages by at least 10 times.