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Voodoo Abenomics

Japan Economy Watch • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jul 14
💼 Business Economy Government Policy Revival Failure
  1. The plan called Abenomics aimed to revive Japan's economy, focusing on monetary stimulus, fiscal stimulus, and structural reforms.
  2. Abenomics failed because the three arrows of the plan did not work together as intended, with Abe mainly focusing on monetary stimulus.
  3. Politically, Abenomics was a success as it made Abe the longest-serving Prime Minister in Japanese history, despite its economic shortcomings.

#32: Missing the point

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jun 20
🚌 Education Learning Assessment Curriculum Technology Failure
  1. Fear of failure is often unnoticed, especially in organizations. If we can't see it, we can't talk about it or fix it.
  2. People tend to create excuses to avoid actions that might lead to failure. Recognizing these excuses is key to overcoming them.
  3. Technology makes it easy to find answers, but it can prevent true understanding. Students need to learn that it's okay not to know everything.

Fail Safe, Fail Smart… Succeed! (Part 1 of 3)

It Depends / Nimble Autonomy • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jul 24
💼 Business Leadership Innovation Failure Culture Technology
  1. Failure is a normal part of innovation and can actually lead to success. When you fail, you learn important lessons that can help you do better next time.
  2. To succeed, it's not about avoiding failure but about how you manage it. Creating an environment where small failures happen safely can help your team grow.
  3. Don't punish people for failing. Instead, encourage them to learn from their mistakes. Rewarding risk-taking can lead to more innovation and creativity.