david and goliath

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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