I've had the privilege of peeking behind the curtain at 10,000+ businesses. Some observations:
1) All businesses are loosely functioning disasters.
2) Operating a small business feels like a daily knife fight where you get out of bed, try not to get stabbed, get back in bed,… Show more
I've had the privilege of peeking behind the curtain at 10,000+ businesses. Some observations: 1) All businesses are loosely functioning disasters. 2) Operating a small business feels like a daily knife fight where you get out of bed, try not to get stabbed, get back in bed,… Show more
“All businesses are loosely functioning disasters” Brent Beshore says. But it’s like an iceberg, only a fraction is visible.
Morgan Housel • Harder than it looks, not as fun as it seems
have never seen a well run business. ever. the best businesses are mediocrely run.
all businesses are loosely functioning, disasters, and some happen to make money
The Small Business Life Cycle: The No-Fluff Guide to Navigating the Five Stages of Small Business Growth
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When I was in grad school, the unstated assumption in most of what we were taught was that the sole point of a business (or any institution, really) was to grow. To grow, grow, grow, to as large a scale as possible. To build an empire, take over the world. My classmates — tycoons in waiting — lapped it up. “Lifestyle businesses”? Nah! Those were fo... See more
umair haque • Why We Need to Build Human-Scale Organizations
1) As a leader or manager, when something isn’t going to plan, the first step is to look into the mirror. 2) Business can be ruthless. Even if you play fair, don't expect others to do the same. 3) Unlocking your full potential may alienate you. Not everyone will understand or support your drive. 4) “Resilience” isn’t good enough. You must go
... See moreWhat I Wish Someone Had Told Me
- Optimism, obsession, self-belief, raw horsepower and personal connections are how things get started.
- Cohesive teams, the right combination of calmness and urgency, and unreasonable commitment are how things get finished. Long-term orientation is in short supply; try not to worry about what people think in the short t
blog.samaltman.com • What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
I knew we had been making decisions in a vacuum, I knew a lot was gut feel, I knew we had communication issues and finally I knew our learning was haphazard at best. But did situational awareness really matter in business? We were doing well, and maybe just copying lessons from those greats would suffice? I’d also heard others talk about how execut... See more