We live in a culture that places a high value on having the “right” answer and being an “expert.” But seeking expertise can shut us off from the innovative solutions that only an outsider can bring.
Nobody is an Expert on the Future
The past is irrelevant and the stories about the future are creations of the mind, and best guesses. The only truth is this: nobody knows what’s going to happen, because nobody’s an expert on the future.
Instead of Experts, Seek Experiments
We often seek guidance from a mentor or expert who can direct us to the right answer. But expertise has its limits. The antidote to expertise is experiments.
Why Experts Are Overrated
We live in a culture of experts. We are encouraged to become experts, and we are bombarded by experts who want to tell us the way to do things. But expertise has its limits.