[Book Sip] People Who Achieve Anything Have OO

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Even after devouring hundreds or thousands of self-help and management books, there is no secret or trick that can instantly change one’s real life. However, in the competitive society of humans, there certainly exists a core ‘competency’ that firmly grounds you no matter what transformation comes your way. The author, who has conducted research for over 20 years on strategies to respond to the impact and changes that IT technology and the digital economy bring to individuals’ lives and businesses, explains the core ‘competencies’ possessed by those ‘people who can do anything,’ who inspire awe at every moment and monopolize attraction within groups.

The Wright brothers, who were the first in the world to get an airplane off the ground, repeatedly failed but finally succeeded and sent the joyful news to their younger sister by telegram.

“Finally succeeded in flying 120 feet in the air. Coming home for Christmas.”

The sister took the telegram to the editor of the local newspaper. The editor glanced at it and said,

“That’s good news for your family. Two sons coming home for Christmas, huh.”

The editor’s eyes and mind had no recognition at all that the flight was a great advancement for humanity.

---p.85

You must discard. Perhaps choice is not about taking but about discarding. To discard, you must be cold-headed, and to be cold-headed, you must be accustomed to simple math and concise decision-making ability. You must let go of what you are holding onto. The reason you know the priorities and what is important but fail to act or restrain yourself is because you cannot discard, you cannot let go.

---p.178

You must know your audience. Know your audience and present from their perspective. You must clearly understand the audience’s ‘level of knowledge’ as well as their ‘level of interest’ in the content. Let me emphasize again: if your audience does not understand your presentation (even if it is because their knowledge level does not match), the fault lies not with the audience but with you. It is your shortcoming for failing to persuade. Even if the audience sits without interest, it is your job to capture their attention. If you have no intention of doing so, you should rather not hold the microphone.

---p.274

Competency | Written by Im Chunsung | Saem & Parkers | 584 pages | 18,000 KRW

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