Author E.B. White once captured the essence of why. “I wake up in the morning unsure of whether I want to savor the world or save the world,” White said , “This makes it hard to plan the day.”
visakanv's 50yr "plan" for global nerd network [wip]
2023 reboot of the dominos doc "We build our computer (systems) the way we build our cities: over time, without a plan, on top of ruins." - Ellen Ullman I’m revisiting Lim’s question again: “If you wanted to 100x your ability to find truly talented people with world changing potential, how wo...
Things that reduce the odds of long-term success:
+ Saying yes to too many things.
+ Making excuses.
+ Staying up late.
+ Eating poorly.
+ Checking email first thing in the AM.
+ Working more to fix being busy.
+ Buying things you... See more
But while the stereotype of ambition is indeed someone like Elon Musk (or Steve Jobs, before that), I don't think you literally need to aim for Mars to stir the heart of sailors. Nor do I think you need to be as abrasive or demanding, as the stereotype implies. That's the balance we've been trying to find at 37signals since its inception: The... See more