More To That
The Balancing Act of Originality
Want to create something people love? Uniqueness is only half of the equation.
Well, I finally did it.
After owning it for years, I recently finished Yuval Noah Harari’s bestselling Sapiens (it’s been on Amazon’s Top 20 chart for a ridiculous 130+ weeks, among many others). If you’re unfamiliar, Sapiens is a summarized account of humanity’s existence: from our humble beginnings in East Africa to our relentless takeover of the planet.
No easy feat, but someone was bound to tackle it.
Despite the daunting task at hand, Harari delivers masterfully. His ability to condense historical events and infuse them with colorful commentary makes for a great read the entire way through.
However, I’m not here to write about Sapiens (but I do recommend you read it). Instead, I want to delve into something a bit more personal: Why it took me so long to read it, despite having owned the hardcover version for two years.
