In late July 2008 I wrote a piece here about entreprenural values and institutional values. At least that was where it was headed. I was going to contrast the "better to ask for forgiveness than permission" work environment I came out of with the "If it's not on the list of permitted activities, don't think about it" attitudes I found around me. The first environment encourages taking reasonable risks as the best strategy to success. The second environment discourages initiative so you don't get into trouble. I foundered on this disconnect as I left the business world and joined a sailing club to prepare for a new career around the water.
I briefly acquired a reputation as a troublemaker, and perhaps something of a dangerous person. It seemed so innocent to me, but there I was, outside Dana Point harbor on a charter boat being chased down by the harbor patrol with lights flashing.
to be completed. . . .
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