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Saying “I don’t know” is a beautiful thing!
It is rare for a single person to attain a full understanding of a complex problem.
Yet, many of us feel like we must know it all.
In a society that rewards knowing it all, you must find the courage to say, “I don’t know.”
Embrace what you don’t know.
The faster you are willing to say, “I don’t know,” the
... See moreBeing a startup CEO is a sales job
When starting Astronaut, I pictured building cool products, working with incredible people, and redefining how brands engage with their customers.
But there's one aspect I was unprepared for—the sheer amount of selling involved!
Selling isn’t just part of my job—it IS my job.
As CEO, I spend most of my time selling
... See moreReal networking doesn’t happen at networking events!
Real networking happens in backyards, exclusive dinners, private meet-ups, and at happy hour.
Real networking happens when a friend introduces you to a friend.
And then that friend introduces you to a new group of people.
And then in that new group of people, you make a new friend.
And on and on and
... See moreFocus on doing valuable work!
You can work all night every day, but if your work does not influence your desired outcomes, it’s a waste of time.
It takes more discipline to recognize and eliminate unnecessary work than to “grind” at anything that comes your way.
The former allows you to create more value with less work—that’s what a “value creator”
... See moreBecoming great takes consistency!
It’s not just about being talented. It’s about being talented, every single day.
It’s not just about being creative. It’s about being creative, every single day.
Want to build an audience? Create content, every single day.
Want to build a business? Sell your idea, every single day.
Want to be a rockstar employee?
... See moreCreate more than you consume.
Successful people who live fulfilling lives create more than they consume.
Someone created the last movie you watched, and you enjoyed it.
Someone created Sublime, and here you are—consuming!
Someone created this post, and you get to learn from it.
I encourage you to plant two trees for every one you cut down.
What will you
... See moreEarly success is dangerous!
The first time I hit a golf ball, I watched it sour into the sky as I grinned in delight.
“I am a natural,” I concluded—except I wasn’t!
It took me another three months to hit a golf ball that well again.
Early success is dangerous because it rewards you for lack of preparation. It instills a false sense of confidence in
... See moreThe future of work is not about technology or AI; it’s about PEOPLE.
In this new era of work, influencing PEOPLE and workplace culture is the most impactful work you can do.
LEARN about emerging technologies. AI will not replace you; it will support you.
There has never been a better time for you to REINVENT yourself, your career, and our future.
Welco
... See moreNetworking is a lot like dating!
Networking goes something like this:
There's the initial wooing period, the honeymoon phase, the get-so-comfortable-you-stop-trying phase, and sometimes, the sad breakup phase.
Here are three dating tips to win over your new professional connection:
1. Don’t be overly eager. It's preferable to be engaged yet slightly
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