Enterprises in shockley have become purely academic and scientific research institutions, not veritable commercial entities. After several years, the assistants gradually expressed their opinions and left him one by one. Instead of new inventions, the old capital lost money, making ends meet, and finally it was difficult to support and was acquired by another company.
"Knowledge is money", but knowledge does not automatically turn into money, and it usually goes through a complicated stage: knowledge → technology → product design → trial production → patent application → pilot test → small batch production → trial sale → improvement → mass production → entering the market.
Today, there is also a "Shenzhou version" of shockley-Wang Quanjie. The top scientific research figure in china leather today has made a series of innovative achievements in leather, and relied on these achievements to become the general manager and chairman of a leather enterprise. Although the enterprise was very popular at first, it turned out that it was not the material for management-for example, I couldn't bear to punish the "subordinates" who sent two empty boxes to new york, which was followed by a decline in efficiency and losses. Coupled with the time conflict between "going to the sea" and scientific research (with graduate students), I finally withdrew my foot into the "sea"-I resigned as general manager and chairman. Back to leather research. In the night of 2005 165438+ 10/0, CCTV 2 reported it in detail.
The philosophy revealed by shockley's failure in "going to sea" is that he did not show his talents in his best theoretical research field; Instead, start a new stove in an unfamiliar field-business and enterprise. He didn't understand at that time that although he had outstanding scientific research ability and certain leadership ability, he didn't have excellent management ability. Scientists and inventors are not equal to entrepreneurs and successful businessmen, because everyone has his own "knowledge". Therefore, everyone must find their own coordinates in society in order to make a difference; Employers should also follow this principle and let their subordinates "show their abilities". If Newton wants to do business, he may not be as clever as the world knows.
Everyone has advantages and disadvantages. Some are good at theoretical research, and some are good at experimental production; Some are good at scientific activities, some are good at production and management or social activities, and so on. Therefore, when designing oneself and choosing a career, we should foster strengths and avoid weaknesses to avoid shockley's failure. In this regard, the story of Einstein's refusal to be president can enlighten us. Einstein's lifelong friend and the first Israeli president (1848 ~ 1952) Weizmann (1874 ~ 1952) expressed his willingness to give up the presidency to Einstein before his death. But Einstein declined politely: "I have been studying objective things all my life ... I lack experience in getting along well with people and performing official duties ... I am not suitable for such a high position ..."
Meredith said: "Life will not set up signposts in front of us." So sometimes it is not the prophet's fault to make the right choice. Only after failure will you find the wrong choice. At this time, it is necessary to change course in time, so as to be wise after the event and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Sharpen the spear (learn the skill of "conquering the world"), find the right coordinates (correct social position), set a good goal (determine the direction of struggle), and correct the navigation mark (adjust the heading). These are four major events in life, and everyone should grasp them well.