Abhilash Rao
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Abhilash Rao
Non-exclusivity. Note that Branding is a non-exclusive type of Power. Indeed, a direct competitor might have an equally impactful brand that targets the same customers (e.g., Prada and Luis Vuitton and Hermès). All competitors with brand Power, however, still will earn returns superior to those of the competitor with no Branding.
Hamilton Helmer • 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy
Even the simplest physical act becomes enjoyable when it is transformed so as to produce flow. The essential steps in this process are: (a) to set an overall goal, and as many subgoals as are realistically feasible; (b) to find ways of measuring progress in terms of the goals chosen; (c) to keep concentrating on what one is doing, and to keep
... See moreMihaly Csikszentmihalyi • Flow: The Psychology of Happiness
some other famous failures: Michael Jordan: cut from his high-school basketball team. Steven Spielberg: rejected from film school thrice. Walt Disney: fired by the editor of a newspaper for lacking ideas and imagination. Albert Einstein: He learned to speak at a late age and performed poorly in school. John Grisham: first novel was rejected by 16
... See moreMarc Reklau • 30 Days
We can’t write off the danger of complacency, growing rigidity, imprisonment by our own comfortable habits and opinions. Look around you. How many people whom you know well — people even younger than yourselves –are already trapped in fixed attitudes and habits. A famous French writer said “There are people whose clocks stop at a certain point in
... See moreJohn Gardner • Personal Renewal
Too often people assume that you should only focus on one thing in your life, period. But that’s not what this strategy is about. It’s about being smart about what you pursue. Yes, you can achieve a lot of things…But just not at the same time.
You can’t build a career, get in shape, compete in marathons, write a book, invest in a business, get kids,... See more
You can’t build a career, get in shape, compete in marathons, write a book, invest in a business, get kids,... See more
A framework for usage based pricing
Ferrari's allure isn't just about speed; it's a narrative of exclusivity, heritage, and an unwavering commitment to the art of driving. The Prancing Horse emblem is more than a brand; it's a symbol of Italian craftsmanship and a lineage of racing dominance that began with Enzo Ferrari's vision in 1929. "We sell dreams, we sell engines, we sell... See more
Faster Than Normal™ • Estee Lauder, domain dependence, & moats
Brand
PR (Public Relations) can be very effective for building credibility.
Two primary uses for PR to founders: hiring and enhancing the response rate of your cold outreach. In both cases, PR acts as a credibility booster. For hiring, you might include a mention of the article in emails to potential candidates, increasing the likelihood they'll take
“What comes first, the compass or the clock? Before one can truly manage time (the clock), it is important to know where you are going, what your priorities and goals are, in which direction you are headed (the compass). Where you are headed is more important than how fast you are going. Rather than always focusing on what’s urgent, learn to focus
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