The Survival of Talent: Why the Smartest People Stop Trying
docmilanfar · x · 2026-07-30
This article delves into the systemic tragedy of talent within large organizations. The author argues that while large companies amass staggering intellectual horsepower, a massive chunk of that talent inevitably stalls out or leaves over time. Meanwhile, the steering wheels of power are often overtaken by individuals with relentless momentum rather than deep thinking, leading to underutilized talent and incremental progress.
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