Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin

Sharks and deer

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Dec 14, 2022
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INSIGHT

Shark vs Deer Problems

  • A "shark problem" is sudden, dramatic, and frightening, causing immediate damage but is sporadic.
  • A "deer problem" is gradual, chronic, and often socially complex, with problems creeping up slowly over time.
ANECDOTE

Deer Kill More Than Sharks

  • Seth's friend died in a car crash after hitting a deer on Highway 60 in Ontario in the 1970s.
  • More people die from deer-related incidents than shark attacks.
INSIGHT

Social Challenges of Chronic Problems

  • Deer problems are hard to confront because solutions like culling feel socially unacceptable.
  • Many chronic issues persist because their best solutions involve discomfort or ethical challenges.
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