A quote from High Output Management
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A quote from High Output Management
Chaos is the score upon which reality is written,
Henry Miller • Tropic of Cancer
Necessary chaos embraces the uncertainty inherent to startups. Here are a few examples:
As growth accelerates and larger teams are needed, people stretch into new roles, teams scale and split, and new processes are formed.
After a promising call with a potential new customer, the product roadmap is re-prioritized to incorporate features that will hel... See more
As growth accelerates and larger teams are needed, people stretch into new roles, teams scale and split, and new processes are formed.
After a promising call with a potential new customer, the product roadmap is re-prioritized to incorporate features that will hel... See more
Jean Hsu • Does Your Startup Feel Chaotic? Good.
Britt Gage added
“Chaos is a different word for risk. Tension and complexity are the differences between safe art and art that's willing to push boundaries and make people nervous or, better yet, question the status quo”
[KAREN WONG_CREATIVE CONSULTANT]
— Age of Relevance
Agalia Tan added
Although it might seem counterintuitive, unrestricted creativity usually leads to chaos because there is no strategy involved.
Quincy Jones • 12 Notes: On Life and Creativity
On the surface, these phrases sound inspiring. What we fail to realize, however, is that any quest for rapid growth contradicts every stabilizing force in our lives. Remember, the natural tendency of life is to find stability. Anytime equilibrium is lost, the system is motivated to restore it.
James Clear • The Paradox of Behavior Change
Supritha S added
It’s the chaos that ensues from not having a plan. Not because plans are perfect, but because people without plans—like a line of infantrymen without a strong leader—are much more likely to get overwhelmed and fall apart.
Stephen Hanselman • The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
Unnecessary versus necessary chaos
In my 13 years working at startups, I’ve witnessed many examples of unnecessary chaos—here are a few.
A major release has been planned for months, but launch communications—new positioning, website copy, customer email, blog post—are reviewed at the last minute.
A manager reschedules 1:1s every week because of ongoi... See more
In my 13 years working at startups, I’ve witnessed many examples of unnecessary chaos—here are a few.
A major release has been planned for months, but launch communications—new positioning, website copy, customer email, blog post—are reviewed at the last minute.
A manager reschedules 1:1s every week because of ongoi... See more
Jean Hsu • Does Your Startup Feel Chaotic? Good.
Britt Gage added