On building of All Trades
Burnout cultures exhaust us through the week and force us to recharge during our time off. Healthy cultures provide daily space to refuel. - Adam Grant
I am ambitious. But in almost every other respect,
I am the opposite of the archetypal Silicon Valley entrepreneur.
I am allergic to bullshit, risk averse, introspective, have no interest in “going big or going home”
I am the opposite of the archetypal Silicon Valley entrepreneur.
I am allergic to bullshit, risk averse, introspective, have no interest in “going big or going home”
Superhuman
The lack of a clear direction is a major roadblock for purpose-driven brand owners.
We find they are often wearing so many hats it’s hard to focus.
One moment you’re the product creator.
The next you’re the CEO.
Then you’re writing emails.
Next, you’re launching Facebook ads.
All the while you’re trying to keep track of critical metrics that... See more
We find they are often wearing so many hats it’s hard to focus.
One moment you’re the product creator.
The next you’re the CEO.
Then you’re writing emails.
Next, you’re launching Facebook ads.
All the while you’re trying to keep track of critical metrics that... See more
Superhuman
“simplification allows you to wear your favorite hats more often and provides all-new clarity for you and your team.” - FGP, Andrej Morgan
You have to build your culture like the product.
Build Your Culture Like a Product — Lessons from Asana’s Head of People
Being original is always the best strategy. We now live in a world where every day there are hundreds of companies launching or redefining themselves. Brand is no longer a secret and the process to create one has been codified
Fuzzco
Ascending the ladder of success often requires a courageous leap into the unknown. Confronting fears head-on is paramount to overcoming obstacles and achieving ambitious goals. Business is a dynamic landscape, and the ability to pivot swiftly is essential for staying ahead. Embracing change and adapting to new challenges can transform setbacks into
... See moreEarn people’s trust, again and again
In a world of factory farmed unicorns that boom, bust, and let their customers down in the process, we have to show that we are committed to sustainability and longevity.
In a world of factory farmed unicorns that boom, bust, and let their customers down in the process, we have to show that we are committed to sustainability and longevity.
sari azout • 2023 End of Year Letter
“Why didn’t they simply do the perfect thing on the first attempt?”
The short answer is: that’s not how this works. Things are not linear or clean. We can only asymptote towards perfection through trial and error.
The short answer is: that’s not how this works. Things are not linear or clean. We can only asymptote towards perfection through trial and error.
Packy McCormick • The Experimentation Layer
People don't care what you can do, they care about what you can do for them.