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2023 Annual Report

The Wolf of Harcourt Street • 479 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
💰 Finance Investments Performance Goals Lessons Learned Newsletter
  1. Achieved a return of 34.3% in 2023 compared to 24.1% for the S&P.
  2. Focused on refining the investment strategy, promoting Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) over Growth at Any Price (GAAP), and emphasizing value for long-term market-beating potential.
  3. Learned lessons such as avoiding blind dollar-cost averaging, seeking stocks with low expectations, and collaborating with others to improve quality and results.

If you're not succeeding, try being earnest | #23

pole • 275 implied HN points • 30 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Stories Lessons Learned Self-awareness Mindfulness Inner peace
  1. When facing challenges, pretend you have all the time in the world to approach them calmly.
  2. Success doesn't come from following a formula, but from paying attention and surrendering to the process.
  3. Earnestness is key to success, as it involves expanding awareness and offering attention without local expectations.

Richmond, VA Graduation Shooting Report Released

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 59 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🚌 Education School Safety Threat assessment Lessons Learned
  1. Lack of planning, 'siloed' information, and not following mandatory threat reporting procedures contributed to the fatal shooting in Richmond, VA.
  2. Security planning needs to include off-campus events and communication of on-campus threats to event staff and security contractors.
  3. Staff should strictly adhere to mandatory reporting procedures, share threat assessments with all team members, and prioritize safety in school events.
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TMI Lessons: what was learned and what should have been learned

Gordian Knot News • 131 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🚌 Education Lessons Learned Accountability Regulation Bureaucracy
  1. Lessons learned from Three Mile Island highlighted the inadequacies in nuclear power safety and regulatory systems.
  2. Two major lies in the nuclear establishment were exposed at Three Mile Island, showing the need for accountability.
  3. The NRC's incompetence and flaws showcased at Three Mile Island suggest the need for a complete overhaul of the regulatory system.

Passed CISSP 1st Attempt With 10 Weeks of Prep: My Journey, Study Plan, & Lessons Learned

Austin's Analects • 3 HN points • 05 Apr 24
🚌 Education Certification Lessons Learned
  1. Consider getting a certification to boost your career even if you lack experience. It can help build confidence and knowledge.
  2. Create a structured study plan with practice problems and pacing. Consistent review and memory tricks can enhance learning.
  3. Prioritize materials that work best for you, such as crash courses and memorization techniques. Avoid excessive reading of success/failure stories for focus.

MOSIS

FreakTakes • 13 implied HN points • 05 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Innovation Research Infrastructure Success Lessons Learned
  1. MOSIS project facilitated cheaper and faster access to computer chips for researchers in the 1980s.
  2. The program encouraged modularity, open interfaces, and coordination to enhance research feedback cycles.
  3. MOSIS played a key role in advancing semiconductor design by enabling unbundling of design and production tasks.

Who is Violet Paniko?

Xavi Benjamin • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🎶 Music Artist profile Production Lessons Learned
  1. Violet Paniko had a successful year in 2023, with around 20k song streams in the first year of creating music.
  2. Collaboration with producers Cardec and NoLa was a highlight for Violet Paniko's music project.
  3. The post discusses what went well, what didn't, and the lessons learned for the future.

Expensive Lessons That Accelerated My Tech Career

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Career development Lessons Learned Tech industry
  1. Expensive mistakes can lead to valuable lessons that accelerate career growth.
  2. Joining specialized book clubs can improve psychological safety in the team's work environment and boost book-reading skills with tips like speed reading and accountability groups.
  3. Consider subscribing to Crafting Tech Teams for a 7-day free trial to access valuable insights and full post archives on tech career acceleration.

Ted Lasso Just Got Fired

The Experiment • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Coaching Team Dynamics Lessons Learned Legacy
  1. Pete Carroll emphasizes the importance of having fun and building a positive culture in sports.
  2. Carroll prioritizes self-discovery and self-love as essential for personal growth and success.
  3. Carroll's coaching methods focus on embracing individuality, creating a safe learning environment, and maximizing the potential of each player.

Failure. Missteps. Errors. Let's face it, entrepreneurs, we've all had our share of fuck-ups

Founder Fuck-ups • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Lessons Learned
  1. Startup founders face numerous setbacks and failures, not just glamorous success stories.
  2. Failures and mistakes are an integral part of the entrepreneurial journey, yet often remain unacknowledged.
  3. Sharing experiences of failures can help entrepreneurs avoid similar pitfalls and grow from collective missteps.