The lone genius is a myth obscuring the true origins of great work.
Brilliance and innovation are most often a story of dialogue that necessitates a partner or team. And that dialogue can be about collaboration, competition, or both.
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Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen
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Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri
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Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla
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Nike and Reebok
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Apple and Microsoft
Whether teammates or competitors, all these pairs built on each other. They built each other. They pushed each other to great heights.
Who is your great dialogue partner?