When thinking about what projects/clients to take on, here are a few of the things I'm looking for. https://t.co/xgxZ5ITbW2
When thinking about what projects/clients to take on, here are a few of the things I'm looking for. https://t.co/xgxZ5ITbW2
You need to figure out • The types of problems you want to solve for your audience. • Your Business Model (Your pathway to making money. Because if you don’t monetize, you don’t have a business.) • Your core or essence (Your brand, which will be responsible for attracting your ideal readers or buyers.)
Meera Kothand • The Blog Startup
But if you want to swing for the fences, then your big idea needs to fall into one of these 7 categories: Personal Development Personal Finance Insights/Thinking Leadership Case Study/Allegory Functional Excellence Relationships
Eddie Yoon • Snow Leopard
You don't have to optimize for "sexy" projects. You know, sexy projects: I don't know how to describe them but I know it when I see it. Most engineering work isn't intrinsically sexy. I would, however, optimize for impact and visibility.
kalzumeus • Don't End The Week With Nothing
What areas, tasks, and even possible industries are off-limits for you? What activities just absolutely do not interest you? What assignments do you drag your feet on? These should be identified so you can concentrate on working within your sweet spot and focus on what you do best. Get it all down on paper: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Walker Deibel • Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game
