Russell’s Index

Lessons learned building a marketplace for mentorships at SharpestMinds.

The hottest Substack posts of Russell’s Index

And their main takeaways

Dad thoughts

3 HN points • 13 Feb 23
  1. Being a new father is challenging, but adjusting work schedules and responsibilities can help manage the balance.
  2. Preparing for the arrival of a child by delegating tasks and automating operations can ease the workload during the initial phase.
  3. Prioritizing family time and finding effective time management strategies can support both parenting and building a successful business.

Build it twice

0 implied HN points • 11 Jun 25
🕹 Technology Software Development Prototyping Code Review Version Control Agile methodologies
  1. Start with a rough prototype to test ideas quickly. Don't worry about making it perfect; just get it to work and learn what you need.
  2. After your first build, take the time to create a cleaner, more polished version. You'll find it's easier because you've already discovered key challenges.
  3. Use your initial prototype as a reference, making it easier to improve and organize your code in a way that others can understand better.