Harry Potter Vs Michael Porter

If some one randomly on the street is asked who is Michael Porter the probable answer would be no idea. However a similar (not same) surname holder Harry Potter is a well known name although virtual. 

Michael Porter is  Harvard University Professor, the highest recognition one can attain.  He is pioneer of competition theories. He showed the world that competition is good for improvement of lives, economic and social theories do not need to contradict each other and investment in environmental protection is beneficial for business. All these concepts when first introduced in late 70s were not only controversial but even considered to be opposite to the truth.

On the other hand Harry Potter as a brand is worth USD 15 Billion. If success is measured solely on grounds of recognition and money made, then Harry could be considered far ahead than its rival Michael. Fortunately this is not the case. The real success is not measured on these grounds alone. I am sure no one or may be only few will remember Harry Potter after a decade. We have seen similar cases with many characters of past like Lord of the Rings also. On the other hand Michael Porter as a brand is worth few trillion dollars if his impact on business is measured and is still in lime light after 4 decades of his start. However he could not make that much money for sure!

This implies another very important factor about success. Short cut and sudden fame or success is short living. While dedicated work and value leads to the real success. Today Michael Porter is known in all business communities and his ideas are for sure making lives of people on globe better. This all recognition is due to continuous hard work and dedication.