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1. It doesn’t have to be new. It just has to be fresh.
The toy brick was invented (and patented) by British toymaker, Hilary Fisher Page in the 1950s. But when LEGO released its own riff on the brick, they made some very important changes to ‘freshen up’ the idea for the Danish market. One of those important changes was the little tubes underneath ... See more
The toy brick was invented (and patented) by British toymaker, Hilary Fisher Page in the 1950s. But when LEGO released its own riff on the brick, they made some very important changes to ‘freshen up’ the idea for the Danish market. One of those important changes was the little tubes underneath ... See more
Five lessons from LEGO - Colossus
Five lessons from Lego
Quickly, though, I cared quite a bit—about the mission, my coworkers, the writers we worked with. First of all, I couldn’t fake liking the people. And while work-life balance would’ve been pleasant, you have to get in the pressure cooker if you want to grow. Let a place shape you, at least sip the kool-aid. My generation is well-practiced in the ar... See more
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Companies That Have Successfully Implemented Out-of-the-Box Thinking, via Rory Sutherland:
Octopus Energy
They have a software division called Kraken
They manage utilities in a much more sophisticated pricing environment, like cheaper rates for charging cars after midnight
“It’s very much about marrying supply and demand.” – Rory Sutherland
They have a
Best explanation I've seen of what makes a "brand"
By Scott Thomas, via @jessicahische https://t.co/noYygFHMdZ
Breakdown: what’s a brand?
If you’re a founder struggling with prioritizing a roadmap and defining a strategy:
embrace the chaos of reality and not be over-reliant on meticulous, inflexible planning. Instead of waiting for the perfect plan, take action and be prepared to pivot swiftly as opportunities or changes in the landscape arise.
make decisions fast and be ready to adjus
