September 18, 2009
Lessons From Africa, Part Two, Lessons From a Safari
Before I attended my conference, I went on safari. Going on safari, by yourself, is an interesting experience. First, you are pretty isolated; no internet, no phone (although others told me that there was cell phone reception out there); and no television other “Bush TV” (campfires). This provides a wonderful opportunity for introspection… which I took advantage of.
I also took advantage of the twice-daily 3 hour safari rides into the 20,000 acre reserve, where I was able to see all sorts of animals in their native habitat (in fact, we were the interlopers…)
Some interesting phenomena - zebras and wildebeests were often together. They do that both for protection (it’s harder for predators to pick them off in a larger group) and because they are complementary grazers - zebras are bulk feeders, eating even the most straw-like grass, while wildebeests are soft-grass grazers only. So both animals can graze the same area without competition.
Who can you graze with? Who can you work with in order to minimize your solitary weaknesses? Is it time to look around for a partner, a JV, or just a friend to buddy up with?
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