An oldie but goodie from Casey Neistat — Life Explained in 27 Seconds.
Life is like going the wrong way on a moving sidewalk.
Walk and you stay put.
Stand still and you go backwards.
To get ahead you have to hustle.
It’s scary how fast the world is moving these days. One blink and you’re left way behind. Invest in yourself daily and push forth.
I’ll see you at the other end.
26.8.19
19.8.19
You’ll Get The Truth, But Never The Reason
If employees quitting is like a breakup.
If products not selling is like rejection.
Then exit interviews are pretty much like asking why she broke up with you.
And focus groups and/or surveys are like asking her, ‘why not me?’.
You’ll get the truth (hopefully) and maybe some half-truths.
But never the real reason.
The fundamental issue.
The core of the problem.
That’s why in typical situations, I don’t really believe in focus groups, surveys and similar modes of getting raw information out of people.
There’re just too many implications that will render the results moot.
Want to know what people really think?
Just observe.
Just listen.
People tell you their inner thoughts by their actions.
Where they are going next. What are they spending money on.
It’s scary how much data is out there for you to crawl.
They tell you their deepest thoughts by screaming on social media.
Be it by ranting, or by raving.
You don’t ask them, you don’t incentivise them, you don’t put them in an awkward position where they feel it’s polite to give half-truths.
They volunteeringly put their hearts out there in the open for you!
How crazy is that?
If products not selling is like rejection.
Then exit interviews are pretty much like asking why she broke up with you.
And focus groups and/or surveys are like asking her, ‘why not me?’.
You’ll get the truth (hopefully) and maybe some half-truths.
But never the real reason.
The fundamental issue.
The core of the problem.
That’s why in typical situations, I don’t really believe in focus groups, surveys and similar modes of getting raw information out of people.
There’re just too many implications that will render the results moot.
Want to know what people really think?
Just observe.
Just listen.
People tell you their inner thoughts by their actions.
Where they are going next. What are they spending money on.
It’s scary how much data is out there for you to crawl.
They tell you their deepest thoughts by screaming on social media.
Be it by ranting, or by raving.
You don’t ask them, you don’t incentivise them, you don’t put them in an awkward position where they feel it’s polite to give half-truths.
They volunteeringly put their hearts out there in the open for you!
How crazy is that?
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12.8.19
The Hacker, The Hipster & The Hustler
The 3 guys you need to build a tech startup.
Commonly known as the Minimum Viable Team.
The Hacker.
He’s the guy coding the product.
Behind-the-scenes making sure things run smoothly and securely.
The Hipster.
He’s the guy in charge of creative and design.
Not just visually, but experientially.
The Hustler.
He’s the guy that sells, sells and sells.
To both the users and the investors.
Have you found your 3 pillars or are you loop-sided in this equation?
Commonly known as the Minimum Viable Team.
The Hacker.
He’s the guy coding the product.
Behind-the-scenes making sure things run smoothly and securely.
The Hipster.
He’s the guy in charge of creative and design.
Not just visually, but experientially.
The Hustler.
He’s the guy that sells, sells and sells.
To both the users and the investors.
Have you found your 3 pillars or are you loop-sided in this equation?
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5.8.19
Your Moral Compass
How do you usually determine if what you’re about to do is right or wrong.
Morally that is.
Do you try to debate or justify it in your mind? Base it off what others have done? Take the path you’ve been taught to by your parents or mentors? Follow your chosen moral guidebook (aka religion)?
Here’s one quick and simple method I use.
Ask yourself; how many people are you willing to share this deed you’re about to do?
The more people you are willing to reveal it to, the more your heart knows that it’s the right thing to do.
If you can’t wait to shout it to the world, it probably means it’s a lovely thing you’re about to do, so what are you waiting for? The exception is of course if you’re criminally insane, in which case, please ignore what I’ve just said.
If you’re only willing to share it with your friends, perhaps it’s slightly morally ambiguous. This is a little tricky, but generally still acceptable.
If you can only tell your closest family or buddies about it, it’s likely to borderline immoral. I’m not proud of it, but I do have some things in this category. Hush-hush.
And if one day you come across something that makes you say, “if I tell you, I’d have to kill you.” 🔪😱⚰
Perhaps you should think twice?
Morally that is.
Do you try to debate or justify it in your mind? Base it off what others have done? Take the path you’ve been taught to by your parents or mentors? Follow your chosen moral guidebook (aka religion)?
Here’s one quick and simple method I use.
Ask yourself; how many people are you willing to share this deed you’re about to do?
The more people you are willing to reveal it to, the more your heart knows that it’s the right thing to do.
If you can’t wait to shout it to the world, it probably means it’s a lovely thing you’re about to do, so what are you waiting for? The exception is of course if you’re criminally insane, in which case, please ignore what I’ve just said.
If you’re only willing to share it with your friends, perhaps it’s slightly morally ambiguous. This is a little tricky, but generally still acceptable.
If you can only tell your closest family or buddies about it, it’s likely to borderline immoral. I’m not proud of it, but I do have some things in this category. Hush-hush.
And if one day you come across something that makes you say, “if I tell you, I’d have to kill you.” 🔪😱⚰
Perhaps you should think twice?
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