Hidden in that essay is the suggestion that thinking skeptically a lot like I do tends to be a liability — except during transitional or revolutionary periods like we're in now. I'm not saying business people are wrong not to practice theory any more than I'm wrong not to prefer renting an apartment so someone else can worry about fixing stuff.

I think it does come down to disposition (hard to say exactly how genetic it is though; I've read personality is more hereditary than intelligence, but I haven't gone far enough into it to be confident either way). We're all fit for different niches (and vice versa).

I have more to say about that in other chapters.

If that is the case, does that suggest that they are doing so instinctively – like a genetic disposition? And if being “naturally pragmatic” is a basis for success in business and life, is it likely, or even possible, for one not predisposed to the talent (?) to successfully incorporate it into their personal framework.

I imagine it can be studied and practiced, but I also suspect the results would most often be somewhat less fruitful than the desired objective, compared to the “naturally-inclined” example.

Or – maybe I'm just making excuses for myself :)