I first ‘formalized’ that concept back around the late 1960s…
Falk’s First Law:“The whole world is a tradeoff.”
Example: No matter what you choose to do, you’re choosing to not do something else… You’re also choosing to not do everything else!
Reis’ Corollary: “Strategy is not just about what you’re going to do. It’s also about what you’re NOT going to do.”
Lehew’s Corollary: “You can never really solve a problem. The best you can do is to exchange the problem you have for a different one — presumably one you’d rather live with than the original.”
Adiraiju almost 6 years ago
Hey, don’t knock it, he hasn’t been hit by any yet!
Anathema Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Fine – he has protection from being hit. But what about the climate change. Look what happened to the dinosaurs.
danketaz Premium Member almost 6 years ago
And others are giving him a wide berth too.
Brass Orchid Premium Member almost 6 years ago
My stupidity is a Shield that none may penetrate.
rshive almost 6 years ago
And this for only how many clams?
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault almost 6 years ago
With perfect defenses, there is no reason to be defensive.
plusaf almost 6 years ago
I first ‘formalized’ that concept back around the late 1960s…
Falk’s First Law:“The whole world is a tradeoff.”
Example: No matter what you choose to do, you’re choosing to not do something else… You’re also choosing to not do everything else!
Reis’ Corollary: “Strategy is not just about what you’re going to do. It’s also about what you’re NOT going to do.”
Lehew’s Corollary: “You can never really solve a problem. The best you can do is to exchange the problem you have for a different one — presumably one you’d rather live with than the original.”