Jordan Bester

Sergey Brin: The Facebook phenomenon is a problem October 13, 2007

I know the politicians are mistaken because it was my job to predict which people will become billionaires. I think I can truthfully say that I know as much about how to do this as anyone. If the key to becoming a billionaire — the defining feature of billionaires — was to exploit people, then I, as a professional billionaire scout, would surely... See more

- One of the central ideas in the book is the concept of building “identity-based habits”, which essentially recommends focusing on the type of person you wish to become rather than the outcome you wish to achieve.

Here's what we can learn from Dr.Seuss:

3. Retention builds an acquisition competitive edge: - As you increase retention, monetization, and LTV,  you can pay more to acquire a customer. In doing so, you can push competitors  out of acquisition channels, open up new channels that were previously too expensive,  and grow faster.

- Talk to your users to identify whether they actually desire to be part of a community. Find out what unmet needs this service could address.

James has developed a 3 step process on becoming a pro: 1. Decide what you want to be good at. Purpose is everything. If you know what you want, then getting it is much easier. This sounds simple, but in my experience even people who are smart, creative, and talented rarely know exactly what they are working for and why. 2. Set a schedule for your... See more