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Venkatesh Rao — The Art of Gig (EP.152)

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Mar 23, 2023
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ANECDOTE

The Gervais Principle and The Office

  • Venkatesh Rao's "Gervais Principle", analyzing "The Office", brought him recognition.
  • It sparked debate, with accusations of both communist and capitalist leanings.
INSIGHT

Failure of Nerve in the Paycheck Economy

  • The "paycheck economy" fosters a "failure of nerve" by limiting risk-taking opportunities.
  • Courageous decisions, crucial for growth, often disrupt this system's gamified structure.
ADVICE

Owning Risks Within Corporations

  • Take risks, even within the paycheck economy, by owning decisions and challenging norms.
  • Evaluate legal risks with lawyers but make the final decision yourself based on your context.
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