On: Talent Is Everywhere, Opportunity Is Not

[jacknews]

I agree, too many talented people not reaching their potential, and not even having it nurtured. How many potential African engineers grew up to be illiterate cowherds because of a lack of education?

Also, why is Elon regarded as genius inventor, when it's clearly the people who work for him how are the geniuses. Why aren't they the multi-millionaires?

[hirundo → jacknews]

Elon Musk's greatest talent may be as a talent scout. It's hard to think of a better core competence for a CEO.

[mark-r → hirundo]

I worked a few times for a guy like that. Unfortunately his talent for building great teams was only matched by his ineptitude at picking business partners.

[leesec → jacknews]

Maybe they should risk everything and start their own companies.

[gamblor956 → leesec]

Risking other people's money now counts as risking everything?

[jacknews → leesec]

So, we should teach them how to apply for government grants.