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The Vance Crowe Podcast

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What Is the Secret of Succession Aid?

The genius of good succession is creating something that is functional and simple enough to transmit. Some institutions should only last one generation, but if you're hoping for a deeper reform it's going to take a while. A master apprentice relationship in mediaeval european guilds or in martial arts could be an effective way into the soul of your successor. You have to give them the same type of work that you do, menial or not, and let them succeed or fail at it. Sometimes this won't work, but maybe it will - i don't know what'll happen.

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