Comments on: The danger of the dabbler http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: jeffcutler http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/#comment-4934 jeffcutler Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:28:40 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1507#comment-4934 Good point. I had the discussion today - spurred by your post and by the Book of Questions (or perhaps it was the Book of Stupid Questions... will look in a moment for the link and for the book in my bookcase) in which the author asks, Would you rather be really dumb, but think you're smart? Or be really smart, but think you're dumb?<br><br>I used to be the short-cut guy in the car until the umpteenth time I got lost and horribly late while trying to beat the system. But I've found that abandoning a path prematurely isn't in my bailiwick. Witness a marriage that went three years too long, a 21-year journalism career (who knows where traditional reporting is heading...but the writing has been on the digital wall for at least five years), and a slew of other projects. Many which turned out great because of dedication and loyalty.<br><br>Finally, I'm pleased to find more regular writing over here. I enjoy your show a lot and am glad to find some more fleshed out thoughts here on the blog. Keep it up.<br><br>Best,<br><br>Jeff<br><br>**Found it. It was in the Book of Stupid Questions by Tom Weller. Warner Books, ISBN 0-446-38972-2 (Yes, I had it in my bookshelf. Google or Amazon should be able to find it for you if it's still in print. This was a 1988 copy.) Good point. I had the discussion today – spurred by your post and by the Book of Questions (or perhaps it was the Book of Stupid Questions… will look in a moment for the link and for the book in my bookcase) in which the author asks, Would you rather be really dumb, but think you're smart? Or be really smart, but think you're dumb?

I used to be the short-cut guy in the car until the umpteenth time I got lost and horribly late while trying to beat the system. But I've found that abandoning a path prematurely isn't in my bailiwick. Witness a marriage that went three years too long, a 21-year journalism career (who knows where traditional reporting is heading…but the writing has been on the digital wall for at least five years), and a slew of other projects. Many which turned out great because of dedication and loyalty.

Finally, I'm pleased to find more regular writing over here. I enjoy your show a lot and am glad to find some more fleshed out thoughts here on the blog. Keep it up.

Best,

Jeff

**Found it. It was in the Book of Stupid Questions by Tom Weller. Warner Books, ISBN 0-446-38972-2 (Yes, I had it in my bookshelf. Google or Amazon should be able to find it for you if it's still in print. This was a 1988 copy.)

]]> By: jeffcutler http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/#comment-6629 jeffcutler Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:28:40 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1507#comment-6629 Good point. I had the discussion today - spurred by your post and by the Book of Questions (or perhaps it was the Book of Stupid Questions... will look in a moment for the link and for the book in my bookcase) in which the author asks, Would you rather be really dumb, but think you're smart? Or be really smart, but think you're dumb?<br><br>I used to be the short-cut guy in the car until the umpteenth time I got lost and horribly late while trying to beat the system. But I've found that abandoning a path prematurely isn't in my bailiwick. Witness a marriage that went three years too long, a 21-year journalism career (who knows where traditional reporting is heading...but the writing has been on the digital wall for at least five years), and a slew of other projects. Many which turned out great because of dedication and loyalty.<br><br>Finally, I'm pleased to find more regular writing over here. I enjoy your show a lot and am glad to find some more fleshed out thoughts here on the blog. Keep it up.<br><br>Best,<br><br>Jeff<br><br>**Found it. It was in the Book of Stupid Questions by Tom Weller. Warner Books, ISBN 0-446-38972-2 (Yes, I had it in my bookshelf. Google or Amazon should be able to find it for you if it's still in print. This was a 1988 copy.) Good point. I had the discussion today – spurred by your post and by the Book of Questions (or perhaps it was the Book of Stupid Questions… will look in a moment for the link and for the book in my bookcase) in which the author asks, Would you rather be really dumb, but think you're smart? Or be really smart, but think you're dumb?

I used to be the short-cut guy in the car until the umpteenth time I got lost and horribly late while trying to beat the system. But I've found that abandoning a path prematurely isn't in my bailiwick. Witness a marriage that went three years too long, a 21-year journalism career (who knows where traditional reporting is heading…but the writing has been on the digital wall for at least five years), and a slew of other projects. Many which turned out great because of dedication and loyalty.

Finally, I'm pleased to find more regular writing over here. I enjoy your show a lot and am glad to find some more fleshed out thoughts here on the blog. Keep it up.

Best,

Jeff

**Found it. It was in the Book of Stupid Questions by Tom Weller. Warner Books, ISBN 0-446-38972-2 (Yes, I had it in my bookshelf. Google or Amazon should be able to find it for you if it's still in print. This was a 1988 copy.)

]]> By: jeffcutler http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/#comment-4933 jeffcutler Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:28:40 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1507#comment-4933 Good point. I had the discussion today - spurred by your post and by the Book of Questions (or perhaps it was the Book of Stupid Questions... will look in a moment for the link and for the book in my bookcase) in which the author asks, Would you rather be really dumb, but think you're smart? Or be really smart, but think you're dumb?<br><br>I used to be the short-cut guy in the car until the umpteenth time I got lost and horribly late while trying to beat the system. But I've found that abandoning a path prematurely isn't in my bailiwick. Witness a marriage that went three years too long, a 21-year journalism career (who knows where traditional reporting is heading...but the writing has been on the digital wall for at least five years), and a slew of other projects. Many which turned out great because of dedication and loyalty.<br><br>Finally, I'm pleased to find more regular writing over here. I enjoy your show a lot and am glad to find some more fleshed out thoughts here on the blog. Keep it up.<br><br>Best,<br><br>Jeff<br><br>**Found it. It was in the Book of Stupid Questions by Tom Weller. Warner Books, ISBN 0-446-38972-2 (Yes, I had it in my bookshelf. Google or Amazon should be able to find it for you if it's still in print. This was a 1988 copy.) Good point. I had the discussion today – spurred by your post and by the Book of Questions (or perhaps it was the Book of Stupid Questions… will look in a moment for the link and for the book in my bookcase) in which the author asks, Would you rather be really dumb, but think you're smart? Or be really smart, but think you're dumb?

I used to be the short-cut guy in the car until the umpteenth time I got lost and horribly late while trying to beat the system. But I've found that abandoning a path prematurely isn't in my bailiwick. Witness a marriage that went three years too long, a 21-year journalism career (who knows where traditional reporting is heading…but the writing has been on the digital wall for at least five years), and a slew of other projects. Many which turned out great because of dedication and loyalty.

Finally, I'm pleased to find more regular writing over here. I enjoy your show a lot and am glad to find some more fleshed out thoughts here on the blog. Keep it up.

Best,

Jeff

**Found it. It was in the Book of Stupid Questions by Tom Weller. Warner Books, ISBN 0-446-38972-2 (Yes, I had it in my bookshelf. Google or Amazon should be able to find it for you if it's still in print. This was a 1988 copy.)

]]> By: Social Networking Software http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/#comment-6630 Social Networking Software Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:48:05 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1507#comment-6630 Excellent article Christopher! I agree with you on the points most will take away from Chris Brogan's post (I read that one as well) is GOAL GOAL GOAL. I also agree with your point of failing too fast, so many are focused on the instantaneous achievement of their goals that they keep switching lanes mid-stream ensuring that they never actually get where their going. Looking forward to more posts like this one Christopher, keep up the great work. Excellent article Christopher! I agree with you on the points most will take away from Chris Brogan's post (I read that one as well) is GOAL GOAL GOAL. I also agree with your point of failing too fast, so many are focused on the instantaneous achievement of their goals that they keep switching lanes mid-stream ensuring that they never actually get where their going. Looking forward to more posts like this one Christopher, keep up the great work.

]]> By: Social Networking Software http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/#comment-4932 Social Networking Software Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:48:05 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1507#comment-4932 Excellent article Christopher! I agree with you on the points most will take away from Chris Brogan's post (I read that one as well) is GOAL GOAL GOAL. I also agree with your point of failing too fast, so many are focused on the instantaneous achievement of their goals that they keep switching lanes mid-stream ensuring that they never actually get where their going. Looking forward to more posts like this one Christopher, keep up the great work. Excellent article Christopher! I agree with you on the points most will take away from Chris Brogan's post (I read that one as well) is GOAL GOAL GOAL. I also agree with your point of failing too fast, so many are focused on the instantaneous achievement of their goals that they keep switching lanes mid-stream ensuring that they never actually get where their going. Looking forward to more posts like this one Christopher, keep up the great work.

]]> By: Ivan Walsh http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/#comment-6631 Ivan Walsh Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:40:44 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1507#comment-6631 Hello Chris, <br><br>Speed is sickness.<br><br>When I lived in the US, I felt guilty if I wasn’t doing something, always on the go. <br><br>But some things can’t be rushed, like trust, friendship, appreciation. You can’t enjoy Mozart in a rush.<br><br>Today in live in China. It’s mad busy. But, here’s the difference. <br><br>The expectation here is that certain things have to be done slowly. Ever been to a dinner with Chinese-business men? There’s a reason it lasts 4 or 5 hours. They want to see who really you are… after you’ve had a few drinks and loosened up. <br><br>Like another person said on CBs site, the golden mean is balance. <br><br>Many people are driving 100 mph down an alleyway. Sometimes it’s good to pause for a moment and size things up. Hello Chris,

Speed is sickness.

When I lived in the US, I felt guilty if I wasn’t doing something, always on the go.

But some things can’t be rushed, like trust, friendship, appreciation. You can’t enjoy Mozart in a rush.

Today in live in China. It’s mad busy. But, here’s the difference.

The expectation here is that certain things have to be done slowly. Ever been to a dinner with Chinese-business men? There’s a reason it lasts 4 or 5 hours. They want to see who really you are… after you’ve had a few drinks and loosened up.

Like another person said on CBs site, the golden mean is balance.

Many people are driving 100 mph down an alleyway. Sometimes it’s good to pause for a moment and size things up.

]]> By: The Dunning-Kruger Effect & How To Fail Slowly | IvanWalsh.com - Learn How To Run Your Business Online http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/#comment-4930 The Dunning-Kruger Effect & How To Fail Slowly | IvanWalsh.com - Learn How To Run Your Business Online Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:39 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1507#comment-4930 [...] Penn discussed the Dunning-Kruger effect [...] [...] Penn discussed the Dunning-Kruger effect [...]

]]> By: Ivan Walsh http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/#comment-4931 Ivan Walsh Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:40:44 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1507#comment-4931 Hello Chris, <br><br>Speed is sickness.<br><br>When I lived in the US, I felt guilty if I wasn’t doing something, always on the go. <br><br>But some things can’t be rushed, like trust, friendship, appreciation. You can’t enjoy Mozart in a rush.<br><br>Today in live in China. It’s mad busy. But, here’s the difference. <br><br>The expectation here is that certain things have to be done slowly. Ever been to a dinner with Chinese-business men? There’s a reason it lasts 4 or 5 hours. They want to see who really you are… after you’ve had a few drinks and loosened up. <br><br>Like another person said on CBs site, the golden mean is balance. <br><br>Many people are driving 100 mph down an alleyway. Sometimes it’s good to pause for a moment and size things up. Hello Chris,

Speed is sickness.

When I lived in the US, I felt guilty if I wasn’t doing something, always on the go.

But some things can’t be rushed, like trust, friendship, appreciation. You can’t enjoy Mozart in a rush.

Today in live in China. It’s mad busy. But, here’s the difference.

The expectation here is that certain things have to be done slowly. Ever been to a dinner with Chinese-business men? There’s a reason it lasts 4 or 5 hours. They want to see who really you are… after you’ve had a few drinks and loosened up.

Like another person said on CBs site, the golden mean is balance.

Many people are driving 100 mph down an alleyway. Sometimes it’s good to pause for a moment and size things up.

]]> By: Gravity http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/#comment-6632 Gravity Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:55:06 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1507#comment-6632 Nice angle, and the point about shortcuts in traffic is valid indeed. Nice angle, and the point about shortcuts in traffic is valid indeed.

]]> By: Gravity http://www.christopherspenn.com/2010/02/the-danger-of-the-dabbler/#comment-4929 Gravity Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:55:06 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1507#comment-4929 Nice angle, and the point about shortcuts in traffic is valid indeed. Nice angle, and the point about shortcuts in traffic is valid indeed.

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