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“At both Viaweb and YC, every minute I spent thinking about competitors was, in retrospect, a minute wasted... It's exceptionally rare for startups to be killed by competitors — so rare that you can almost discount the possibility... Inexperienced founders usually give competitors more credit than they deserve. Whether you succeed depends far more
... See moreYou need 2 types of people to keep early-stage startups from stagnating:
- someone who’ll shamelessly sell the product before it’s fully ready to be sold
- someone who’s embarrassed by this and will push to improve the product faster
nametwitter.com"We do these things not because they are easy, but because we thought they were going to be easy" is a surprisingly profound quote. When I ask people who've pulled off remarkable things, it's interesting how many confirm that they wouldn't have started if they'd know how long and difficult the road would be.
Patrick Collisonx.comQuickly, 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... See more
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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
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
Mochary Method Curriculum
Mochary Method Curriculum ⭐Interested in coaching or software to help implement the Mochary Method at your company? Please fill out our interest form here. After reading a sub-doc, please write on this main doc your answers to the following questions: Does it resonate, yes or no? What questi...
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