Subtle problem with any sort of pivot (sunk-cost write-off+direction change): you need starter energy, but only have finishing energy left
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If you have to write off sunk costs, then it's not a "pivot", A "pivot" is when your existing assets are still assets for something new
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. There is always a min amount of write-off. 2nd law applies. A pivot is when you see a maneuver with unreasonably low writeoff
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good point. In addition to beginning with less starter energy, you also have the cost required to build momentum in a new direction.
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pivot usually results from new insight. Energy comes from "now I get it!" Abandoning some of your work or people does suck, though.
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Depending on Angle and Size of Pivot. Lost energy proportional to Angle more than Size.




