Michael’s Newsletter

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Everything I Know About Business I Stole from the San Francisco 49’ers

78 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Innovation Self-Improvement Marketing
  1. Athletes and entrepreneurs are similar, as they both need to play to their strengths, bounce back from losses, and work for results that may take time to show.
  2. Focus on processes and habits in business rather than just on outcomes like growth rates and revenue.
  3. Challenging assumptions, trusting gut instincts, and being resourceful are key for entrepreneurs to succeed, just like Bill Walsh did with the San Francisco 49'ers.

Why You're Not Getting Promoted (as an Engineer)

235 implied HN points • 22 Mar 22
  1. Focus on career-building work, not just technical skills, to get promoted.
  2. Take responsibility for your own promotion and don't rely solely on your manager.
  3. Collect experience that helps you operate at the next career level, not just more of the same.

How to Be a 10x Software Engineer

235 implied HN points • 16 Feb 22
  1. 10x engineers focus on mindset and non-technical skills, not just coding abilities.
  2. Invest time in investigating tooling to work efficiently and effectively.
  3. Ask for help when needed to gain valuable context and optimize productivity.

The Next Big Thing in Crypto is DAOs

157 implied HN points • 01 Feb 22
  1. DAOs are online communities with decentralized rule enforcement.
  2. Setting up a DAO involves establishing decentralized rules and tools.
  3. DAOs are gaining popularity due to the recent emergence of technology that allows for their implementation.
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Why You're Struggling to Grow Your Following (and how to fix it)

39 implied HN points • 29 Nov 22
  1. Deciding the right social media platform is crucial for growth.
  2. Understanding the sales funnel of social media helps in strategic growth.
  3. Focus on building your top-funnel channel before mid-funnel to drive overall growth.