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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.
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.
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.