Munger illustrates the asymmetry of competence by contrasting two feats. Mastering a craft where the talent pool is shallow — like being the best plumber in a small town — is within reach for most disciplined people. Dominating a field flooded with prodigies, like competitive chess, is not. The lesson is to pick your arena based on where the competitive depth is shallowest relative to your effort.
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