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Race Result Details |
| Racer | AKIMbO (_akimbo_) |
| Race Number | 26 |
| Date | Tue, 6 May 2014 00:05:58 +0000 |
| Universe | worthless_impossible_stupid |
| Speed |
77 WPM
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| Accuracy | 91.0% |
| Rank | 2nd place (out of 3) |
| Opponents | kabayanhustler (3rd place) |
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We will ask from time to time in Worthless where entrepreneurs get their ambition, but it is clear that ambition and expertise are inter-twined; it is just not clear whether expertise leads to ambition, or the other way around, or both. This is illustrated in the story of how non-engineer Oliver Kuttner achieved one of Peter Diamandis' "crazy technological breakthroughs" to win $5 million.
— Worthless, Impossible and Stupid: How Contrarian Entrepreneurs Create and Capture Extraordinary Value
 (book)
by Daniel Isenberg
(see stats)
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