I was speaking to the Co-Founder of Rocket Learning (Azeez) yesterday and he mentioned the phrase - Additionality in Life. This is one of the best things I’ve heard lately. Here is what it broadly means:
Additionality is the property to add uniquely to the world.
What are you doing that adds to the world distinctly?
Would something that you are creating have the same impact if done by someone else? Is the same work already happening by somebody else? If yes, is your work truly distinct or is it making a difference?
Azeez was at McKinsey. Continuing to be at McKinsey had no Additionality, since someone else could do the same things and have the same impact.
Choosing to start Rocket Learning along with his Co-Founders is their way of creating Additionality and doing something that generates unique value for the world.
My podcast is my way to impact some future builders with knowledge + depth, in turn increasing their odds of success. Unique value via unique conversations.
Figuring out Additionality is such a great way to think about what to work upon! Absolutely loved it, I hope we are all able to figure out where we can be additional for the world :)