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Q3 2023 Investor Update

Boxcar Joe's Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
💼 Business Technology Financials Growth Strategy
  1. Boxcar's revenue is growing by 75% in Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022, with expected growth of 100% by the end of 2023.
  2. In Q3, Boxcar upgraded its technology with two-way SMS capabilities, leading to improved customer interaction and engagement.
  3. The company's financials show positive trends, with increasing total bookings, membership revenue, and parking business expanding.

Staring into the abyss

Nonlinear • 58 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Challenges Growth Failure Mind
  1. Facing challenges that seem impossible can lead to personal growth and learning.
  2. Self-confidence is developed by taking on and overcoming difficult tasks.
  3. Staring into the abyss means confronting the unknown and finding solutions to daunting challenges.
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The Science of Daily Distractions.

Day One • 539 implied HN points • 15 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Productivity Growth Motivation Distractions
  1. Living in today's world means being surrounded by limitless distractions that can hinder focus and productivity.
  2. To eliminate distractions, consider physical separation from tempting items like phones and optimizing your online environment.
  3. Challenging oneself, embracing discomfort, and connecting with high-performing individuals are key to personal growth and achieving greatness.

Reflecting On My Failure To Join A Billion-Dollar Company

Lump Letter • 2 HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Startup Leadership Layoffs Growth Failure
  1. The expectation of getting rich quick in a hypergrowth startup can lead to disappointment if the company doesn't succeed as anticipated.
  2. Enduring excessive stress at work without clear benefits or end goals can eventually lead to dissatisfaction and a desire for change.
  3. Taking responsibility for personal success and not relying solely on higher-ups or distant paydays is crucial for fulfillment and growth.

Choosing Your Business Structure - LLC or Sole Proprietorships

BillaBear SaaS Start Up Guide • 1 HN point • 22 Mar 24
💼 Business Structure Taxes Opportunities Growth
  1. Understanding the business structure options (LLC and Sole Proprietorship) is crucial. It affects taxation, liability protection, and growth opportunities.
  2. Sole Proprietorships are simple to set up but face high taxes and limited growth. Personal assets are at risk in case of legal issues.
  3. Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) offer more liability protection, growth opportunities, and flexibility in ownership. They can save on self-employment taxes and allow for easier business continuity.

Learning Resilience the Japanese Way

Akash Chinnaiah • 2 HN points • 15 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Resilience Growth Personal Development
  1. Japanese resilience stems from facing adversities like earthquakes and wars and focusing on rebuilding swiftly, making them stronger.
  2. Challenges are opportunities for growth - facing setbacks can build resilience and character.
  3. Personal experience of handling failure teaches the invaluable skill of bouncing back stronger, surpassing mere monetary gains.

How Rich Would 1 Billion Americans Be?

Splitting Infinity • 1 HN point • 21 Feb 24
🔬 Science Economics Population GDP Immigration Growth
  1. The idea of having 1 billion Americans and its impact on the economy has not been seriously considered before.
  2. Estimating the wealth of 1 billion Americans shows potential for tremendous wealth growth, sparking discussions around growth-oriented policies.
  3. Maintaining sustainable growth over the long term can significantly transform the world, emphasizing the importance of steady progress.

Ideas and Understanding: The first remedy for abnormality

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 22 Dec 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Teachings Understanding Growth Awareness
  1. Understanding ideas requires more than surface-level knowledge – it involves applying them to life and letting them change us.
  2. Growth in understanding can lead to a sense of normality and unity within us, harmonizing our functions and thoughts.
  3. The concept of the 'law of three' by Gurdjieff suggests that every phenomenon results from three forces, with active, passive, and neutralizing elements.

GRANTED: What to add to your goals and the best new fall books to read

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 09 Sep 17
🚌 Education Learning Books Networking Questions Growth
  1. Life is full of contradictory ideas, so consider when each perspective is true rather than trying to find the one true answer.
  2. When setting goals, also consider setting anti-goals to ensure you avoid certain outcomes.
  3. Networking can be important, but it's equally crucial to achieve great things that help you naturally build your network.

How Notion Used Community to Scale to 20M+ Users

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 10 May 23
💼 Business Community Marketing Product Growth Influencer
  1. Notion used community to scale to over 20 million users, proving the importance of leveraging community for growth.
  2. Community can be a versatile tool for startups, serving as both a marketing distribution channel and a source of product feedback.
  3. Building a strong community requires authenticity, relationship-building, and understanding different user preferences, and it can significantly impact product development.

I Asked 3 Successful Entrepreneurs To Share Their Game-Changing Lessons

What They Did Right • 0 implied HN points • 22 May 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Startup Success Lessons Growth
  1. Put your product in front of potential customers early to gather feedback; distribution and strategic partnerships are key to success.
  2. Building a successful business takes time; commit at least five years to your business to see significant growth.
  3. Identify when to follow the crowd vs. when to stand out; defining your own destiny can lead to success.

Drata: Viral Audits

The Product Person • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
💼 Business Startup Funding Product-Market Fit Growth Expansion
  1. Drata's rapid growth was fueled by quick funding rounds, starting from seed to Series B in just 10 months.
  2. Drata found instant product-market fit due to the increasing demand for automating SOC2 compliance processes.
  3. The pivotal year of 2021 saw the rise of SOC2 as a crucial security certificate, driving Drata's success in a crowded field.