The best products always come from the most criticized market.
In sports, teams like the New York Yankees, LA Lakers, Boston Celtics and Red Sox all come from markets where they get drilled relentlessly by the local media and their fans, if they have any hint of not competing for a championship that year. The market demands the best, therefore, is willing to pay more for the products, with time, money or attention.
Average products come from more forgiving markets.
Only a handful of division one college basketball teams are expected to be in the Final Four every year. For some others, their fans are satisfied if their team just make it into the NCAA tournament. Aim for the middle, and that’s exactly what you will get.
Most of us seek to be forgiven for our mistakes, but I think in order to become great, we must welcome and embrace criticisms.
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