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Soft is the New Hard.

The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past • 72 implied HN points • 02 Feb 25
💼 Business Leadership Work Culture Strategic Thinking Personal Development Human behavior
  1. Grace means being kind and humble to others, understanding that success comes from many factors, not just hard work. It's about caring for people's feelings and respecting their experiences.
  2. Flow happens when you are fully engaged in something challenging but enjoyable. It brings joy and can come from creating, learning, or helping others grow.
  3. Connection is crucial for happiness. Building strong relationships and having a purpose can improve your life, helping you feel more fulfilled and supported.

Shreyas Doshi on Product Thinking

Practical Product Discovery • 58 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
💼 Business Product Management Product Development Strategic Thinking User Experience Innovation
  1. Product thinking involves understanding motivations and conceiving solutions based on effects you want to create.
  2. Avoid relying solely on project thinking, which focuses on plans and resources rather than user needs and creativity.
  3. To learn product thinking, prioritize real goals over deliverables, understand user needs, generate options, simulate outcomes, and study examples in the wild.

Stories with four characters

do clouds feel vertigo? • 0 implied HN points • 26 May 24
📖 Philosophy Existentialism Metaphysics Narrative Theory Cognitive Science Strategic Thinking
  1. Stories can have four key characters: you, your opponents, the known, and the unknown. This helps create a clear strategy in any situation.
  2. Using four characters can bring a sense of stability compared to just three. It's about finding balance and understanding different perspectives.
  3. In both stories and computer science, the concept of four relates to structure and relationships. Recognizing these connections can deepen our understanding of both fields.
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