David and goliath
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The Elements of Success
Every Advantage Is A Disadvantage:David and Goliath
David and Goliath
The underdog wins against all odds
What We Think We Know
#1 – Goliath’s height ensures his victory
What We Think We Know
#2 – Goliath’s strength will overpower David
What We Think We Know
#3 – Goliath’s weapons are better
What We Think We Know
#4 – Goliath made David come to him
What We Think We Know
#5 – Goliath is far more intimidating
What We Think We Know
#6 – Goliath’s attributes guarantee victory
What We Think We Know
#7 – David kills Goliath with sling shot
What We Think We Know
#8 – Despite tremendous odds David triumphs
What We Have Done
Assessing how we think
What We Have Done
Assumed physical might equals power
What We Have Failed to Realize
Power comes in other forms as well
What Really Happened
#1 – Goliath probably had acromegaly
What Really Happened
Rare condition/average 3.5 people per million
What Really Happened
#2 – Goliath suffered from vision problems
What Really Happened
#3 – Goliath moved slowly
What Really Happened
#4 – Goliath unable to adapt
Key Lesson
Powerful and strong not always what they seem
Key Lesson
Advantage is also a disadvantage
Moving Forward
Seek to understand
David and Goliath
Seek to understand
David came running toward Goliath, powered by courage and faith. Goliath was blind to his approach-and then he was down, too big, slow & blurry-eyed to comprehend the ways the table had turned.
The Elements of Success
Every Advantage Is A Disadvantage:David and Goliath