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You're not guaranteed a spot on the team

David Heinemeier Hansson · 10 Apr 2024

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A team of jerks almost never becomes a great team, in sport or in business is not the point, but rather being good in their given position is what earns a spot

Their wordsOne where colleagues earn a spot by being really good in their given position

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  1. Our reading

    A team of jerks almost never becomes a great team, in sport or in business is not the point, but rather being good in their given position is what earns a spot

    Their wordsOne where colleagues earn a spot by being really good in their given position

  2. Our reading

    Hard work does not guarantee that it will pay off

    Their wordsYou can be very good at soccer, and still not be part of that lineup

  3. Our reading

    Cutting someone from the team can be an act of mercy

    Their wordsCutting them from the team would be an act of mercy, not cruelty

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