From failure to genius in 90 minutes.

Some years ago, Microsoft claimed that the attention span of a human being had evolved so dramatically that it was now shorter than the attention span of a goldfish.

Eight seconds for us human beings.

Nine seconds for the average goldfish.

I added the average word.

Why average?

Because I can’t imagine that every single goldfish is the same. There must be goldfish with a longer span and with a shorter span.

After some back and forth, it looked like the story was all made up. Credible resources could not be found.

What’s undeniable, however, is that we’re easier distracted than ever. Too many impulses and a limited capability to set a clear vision for ourselves of where we’re heading and how to get there.

In other words, opportunism is at an all-time high.

Worse, it will never get lower than it was today.

For the record, here’s the definition of opportunism:

Opportunism: the art, policy, or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances, often with little regard for principles…