If you have it, time is the easiest trick for self-editing. Simply put your work away long enough so when you come back to it you can see it with fresh eyes.
100x method —
"the most successful things I’ve done have one thing in common: I’ve done them at least 100 times."
if you want to start a project, commit to 100 iterations.
1. takes you past the dip: the inevitable downturn when you feel stuck/bored/... See more
The temptation to look and feel busy is real and ever-present, especially when you’re young and trying to prove your value. Early-on, we fell prey to it like most do. We intervened unnecessarily in portfolio companies to help “save the day” and listened to low-probability pitch after pitch to make sure we didn’t miss something. We had packed... See more
I anchor my practice around the philosophy of “1% better every day”.
The concept of “1% better” acknowledges that constant progress—no matter how small—can lead to significant improvements over time.
It focuses on continuous learning, improvement, and incremental steps toward a goal.... See more
Fun graphic on $META from the Rowan Street annual letter (a hedge fund that printed a 102.6% net return in 2023): Shows how non-linear the path to good returns can be and how conviction pays off. https://t.co/jWQGVSc7LS pic.twitter.com/scq24Mjkzc