Modern Meditations: Rebecca Kaden (Union Square Ventures)
Scaling is Sexy. But Steady is Sacred.
I get the allure of scaling. I’ve read the books. I know the frameworks. Frame, floor, focus. Set the impossible goal, find the impossible timeline, and go all in.
But I’m not trying to build an empire.
I’m trying to build a life.
I’m not chasing millions.
I’m creating margin.
I want to stay a UX designer.
I want to
I’m thinking about conviction, because it is so rare.
A lot of people start off with conviction, but life, hardships, and other people’s opinions get in the way, and they stop believing in the greatness of their own ideas.
I’ve met intelligent types with lots of skills and advantages at their disposal. But they usually don’t know where to go with... See more
A lot of people start off with conviction, but life, hardships, and other people’s opinions get in the way, and they stop believing in the greatness of their own ideas.
I’ve met intelligent types with lots of skills and advantages at their disposal. But they usually don’t know where to go with... See more
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The Philosopher-Builder
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