When we have a conflict at work, most of us blame the other person — an incompetent boss, a passive-aggressive colleague, or the resource-hoarding peer in another department. But we should also look inward. hbr.org/2017/07/a-3-st…

Email is even more of a timesuck than we think it is. The good news: A few simple steps can help you rein in your inbox. hbr.org/2019/01/how-to…

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People often ask me about how to get rid of their fear of working on a startup idea. I say don’t get rid of that fear. You need that fear to keep you away from bad startup ideas. You might be able to notice a good idea if you don’t feel that fear for that particular idea.

The success of an MVP is not a fully functioning polished product. For most companies, a successful MVP is one that sells & brings in revenue. So start selling. Ignore the noise. Focus on the first 50 transactions. If you can’t get them, most likely there isn’t a business there.

Don’t ask for advice before you get started, ask for feedback once you have.

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Timeless content compounds.

Time is the ultimate status symbol.

What you work on is more important than how hard you work.

Optimistic, grateful, truthful.

Stand out by being the person who can deliver something great over and over again. hbr.org/2020/01/what-i…

Surprising founder skill: most of the great founders I know are really good at... guessing.

🤔 Asking for an underestimated founder: what emotional journey can I expect to experience as an underestimated founder fundraising and what can I do about it?

Observe people as they try to use your product. This is never a waste of time.

The success of a startup in the early days is directly correlated with the satisfaction of early customers.

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