Abhilash Rao
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Abhilash Rao
Stories that do carry some element of truth can actually be the most troublesome, because we put a lot of stock in ‘truth’, no matter how selective and partial it may be. Perhaps, as your classmates years ago never failed to point out during P. E. lessons, you were ‘bad’ at sports. Okay, but maybe you were bad at sports because you preferred
... See moreSusan David • Emotional Agility
IN THE VERY early days of Pixar, John, Andrew, Pete, Lee, and Joe made a promise to one another. No matter what happened, they would always tell each other the truth. They did this because they recognized how important and rare candid feedback is and how, without it, our films would suffer. Then and now, the term we use to describe this kind of
... See moreEd Catmull • Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
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
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The Five Ps PURPOSE: Remain grounded in your passions and contributions. It takes conviction to ensure you are doing your highest and best work and that your work has meaning and is making a difference. PROCESS: Rely on daily practices and routines that honor your natural energy rhythms, enhance performance, save time, help you restore, and provide
... See moreAmy Jen Su • The Leader You Want to Be
In general, people are resistant to self-assessment. Companies are bad at it, too. Looking inward, to them, often boils down to this: “We are successful, so what we are doing must be correct.” Or the converse: “We failed, so what we did was wrong.” This is shallow.
Ed Catmull • Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
It’s also because change is hard. Acknowledging a problem might mean committing to change, which can be painful
There are several things IFTTT did poorly when compared to Zapier:
First, they did not target any particular audience. When you try to be all things to everyone, you end up being nothing to anyone.
Second, they did not follow the simple principle of show, don’t tell. Even in the simple image above, you can tell Zapier helps apps talk to one another.... See more
First, they did not target any particular audience. When you try to be all things to everyone, you end up being nothing to anyone.
Second, they did not follow the simple principle of show, don’t tell. Even in the simple image above, you can tell Zapier helps apps talk to one another.... See more
Product marketing and storytelling
Second, we must give our brains the right amount of autonomy. When we have a choice, our brains often want to default to something easy. But we can mitigate that response by challenging ourselves to be innovative and provide incentives. For example, instead of debating whether to make a healthy choice at lunch, ask yourself: Do I want this fresh
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Wordle’s virality is engineered:
First, the app doesn’t have any barrier to entry. You simply go to the web page and can immediately play. No need to sign-up.
Second, the game is easy to pick up. It has a minimal set of rules.
Third, users get a quick feedback loop. You try one word and immediately know if you’re on or off track. The whole game might... See more
First, the app doesn’t have any barrier to entry. You simply go to the web page and can immediately play. No need to sign-up.
Second, the game is easy to pick up. It has a minimal set of rules.
Third, users get a quick feedback loop. You try one word and immediately know if you’re on or off track. The whole game might... See more
The midlife-crisis phenomenon has taken on almost mythic proportions in the American psyche over the past century. The term was first coined by the Canadian psychoanalyst Elliott Jaques, who noticed a pattern in the lives of “great men” in history: Many of them lost productivity—and even died—in their mid-to-late-30s, which was midlife in past
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