Tribute to hardwork vs Tech

For years, I battled with the idea, that technology can be an idol but definitely is not my idol. As a Christian, I battle with anyting that has the potential to take the place of God in my heart. Whatever starts to do that, I quickly cut off. It’s a choice, A right that is reserved for me, given liberty.

So I was more than glad when I came across the book by Jim Collins called Good to Great. And I quote, Technology will not replace the place of Discipline, of Strong leadership, of Good management practice.

And yes, if you must win a gold medal in an Olympics race, technology will not stop the necessity of practicing 100times as hard as the current Olympic champion to take the lead.

Technology will not change the rules of competition

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Memorable example. How could America in the Vietnam war, with its superior technology fall behind a technologically inferior nation like Vietnam. Tech alone, does not make the difference. Having a laptop with the latest office installed and mathlab software does not make you a better student unless you read you notes and pass your exams and do the calculations. Having Windows 10 does not give you a healthy lifestyle, you must eat healthy and excersie if you must live.

The rules do not change. This is why its important to keep technology in perspective.

Yes, technology has a role to play. Its part of the factors in the equation, but technology is not the leading factor. Without good management, excellent culture of discipline, a tech startup lies dormant.

It’s the accelerator but its not the engine.

A good engine, will make the car move far. No matter how much you press the accelerator, a bad engine will not get better no matter how hard you press the accelerator. That’s basic logic.

Timeless principles of DISICPLINE, TIME MANAGEMNT, CONSISTENCY, STRONG MANAGMENET AND LEADERSHIP, excellnent culture and core values are  the stronger more potent factors.

So whos write such an article in a tech blog… well someone with perspective. Lets keep the tech where it needs to be. And lets put discipline, strong management, consistency and what Colins calls the HedgeHog concept in its proper place.