Jordan Bester

- My favorite approach is to pick a very tiny version of your habit and track that. For example, I have been tracking the habit of “reading 1 page” for the last month. One reader named Günter did something similar. “I've done a simple workout every day for over half a year now. I managed to stick to it by changing the scope: when I don't have time... See more

- The power of constraint inspires creativity. " If you have a one-year-old child that takes up almost  every minute of your day, you figure out more creative ways to  get some exercise."

So, what do you put on it?

- How do they see work fitting in their life? Does the style match? (Mornings vs late, hours, etc.)- Level of process and improvisation – how are decisions made, how well are things spec’d and defined, etc.- Mutual goals and motivations – money versus serving a goal versus learning versus others- What stage of startups do they like? Seed, mid,... See more

- There is a lack of understanding why retention is the priority. Without understanding this, people end up working on the wrong things and missing the biggest opportunities.

Head of Facebook App: "Building the Discovery Engine" April 27, 2022

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

Amazon memo: Here’s why we should acquire Ring October 10, 2017