Britt Gage

Often, a good impression is a byproduct of deep engagement in a conversation, a desire to learn, or thoughtful work, as opposed to something you aim at directly.

Minimalism isn't about owning nothing, it’s about nothing owning you.

Constraints breed creativity.

By running your startup with the stated goal of being cashflow positive, you force your team to take ownership of every dollar just a bit more and consider outside-the-box solutions earlier. It also can influence team members to be willing to go beyond their stated areas of ownership to get things done.

I didn’t even announce the opening of the store until we opened—I declined the few press requests I received and didn’t really talk about it publicly. I can’t totally explain it, but I felt (feel?) protective of this little store like it was a person. It had to actually become something before I could say what it was. I wanted to let it cultivate... See more

"If you feel resistance before you begin, it's usually procrastination and you need to get started.

If you feel resistance after you begin, it's usually feedback and you need to make adjustments."

If 0 to 1 is about product-market fit, -1 to 0 is about founder-market fit. Figure out what you want to build and why you are the right person to build it before you start.

“The only way to be a painter is to make paintings. That means not doing other stuff.”

GitLab aims to be open about as many things as possible. The company shares internal meetings on YouTube, maintains a public issue tracker for projects, and provides a 2,000-page handbook detailing their operational procedures. This dedication to transparency has enhanced user trust and encouraged community engagement, retention, and growth.