Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Tyler Cowen & Daniel Gross - Identifying Talent - [Invest Like the Best, EP. 277]

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May 17, 2022
Tyler Cowen, an economics professor and influential blogger, teams up with Daniel Gross, founder of the startup accelerator Pioneer and former Y Combinator partner. They delve into the dynamic nature of talent identification, challenging traditional evaluation metrics. The conversation highlights the untapped potential of young individuals, the hidden strengths in neurodiversity, and the importance of genuine connections in attracting the right candidates. They also discuss the challenges of biases in talent assessment and how innovative approaches can reshape our understanding of excellence.
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INSIGHT

Defining Talent

  • Talent is a creative energy that alters outcomes and improves projects.
  • It's the ability to manipulate your environment to achieve desired goals.
ADVICE

Potential Energy

  • Look for raw potential energy in individuals.
  • Prioritize energetic people, as they have more drive to manipulate their environment and achieve goals.
INSIGHT

Valuing the Means

  • Value individuals who prioritize the process over the end goal.
  • These people, often marked by unique habits like a Diet Coke fixation, possess a combination of habit, impulse, and caffeine-driven energy.
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