Neoconomist

  • Why cool jobs are poorly paid

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    In The Devil Wears Prada, Anne Hathaway’s character applied for the position of junior personal assistant to Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.The position paid poorly, and many were fighting for this position, Miranda added coldly.Why was the position poorly paid?This is a simple case of too much supply, the supply here is labour.There…

  • Competition Is For Winners

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    “Competition Is for Losers.” This famous title from an article written in the WSJ, refers to the following quote from Peter Thiel. “If you want to create and capture lasting value, look to build a monopoly” But in some cases, competition is good. When you are the best or among the very top, competition isn’t…

  • Fear of Uncertainty

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    People will love you if you remove uncertainty from their lives or at least don’t add more to it. For example, as an employee, it’s better to plan your days off in advance rather than taking them suddenly. Your manager will love you.People hate uncertainty because it provokes fear in them.Imagine someone says they will…

  • Why I write

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    I write to read what I really like.I write just for fun.I write to give me hope.I write because too many can’t.I write to leave a trace.I write to heal.I write to be me.I write because I miss my friends,I write to be with you.