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Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 99 implied HN points • 29 Nov 17
📖 Philosophy Life Luck Success Gratitude Self-Improvement
  1. Success is often influenced by luck and fortunate circumstances.
  2. Comparing oneself to others based on success is not productive, as each person's journey is shaped by different levels of luck and misfortune.
  3. Embrace and make the most of the opportunities and luck that come your way, while also working hard to create positive impacts and share knowledge with others.

Jack Welch's Theory of Leadership: A Model for Failure in the 21st Century

The Geek Way • 1 HN point • 01 Apr 24
💼 Business Leadership Corporate culture Management Success Change Management
  1. Encouraging vulnerability in the workplace can lead to malingering, which can harm cooperation within a team.
  2. Model 1 leadership norms, like taking charge and minimizing losing, may not be suitable for running a modern company that requires adaptation to change.
  3. Defensiveness in Model 1 leadership can hinder innovation and prevent companies from thriving in a rapidly changing business landscape.
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Founder Fuck-ups #03: Quitting my job at idea stage and pouring all my savings

Founder Fuck-ups • 1 HN point • 21 Feb 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Startups Finance Success Failure
  1. Consider working on your business idea part-time while keeping a full-time job to reduce risk.
  2. Validate your business idea by getting traction from early customers before taking major risks like quitting a job and investing all savings.
  3. Instead of investing all your savings, explore options like raising capital from various sources to validate your competence and business concept.

Leadership

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 3 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
💼 Business Leadership Management Motivation Workplace dynamics Success
  1. Leadership styles vary - from raising stress levels to inspiring by example or delegating effectively like Elon Musk.
  2. Effective leadership doesn't always require yelling or being a hardass, but can be achieved through setting high standards and providing incentives.
  3. Different people respond to different leadership incentives - some may be motivated by money, titles, causes, or personal charisma.

The Long Game 154: Holistic Fitness, State of Men Report, Liabilities of Success, Willingness to be Low Status

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 4 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mental health Success
  1. Holistic fitness includes mental health, nutrition, and sleep, not just exercise.
  2. The State of American Men Report highlights concerning statistics about men's well-being in 2023.
  3. Success often comes with sacrifices and hidden costs that are important to consider before pursuing a goal.

Thoát Việt

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 07 Apr 16
🎭️ Culture Success Identity Globalization
  1. Becoming one of the best in Vietnam is challenging, but becoming one of the best in the world is even more difficult. To excel globally, one must connect and compete with the world.
  2. Comparing oneself only to Vietnam limits growth and achievements on a global scale. Embracing the world's standards and benchmarks is essential for personal and professional development.
  3. Leaving behind the mindset of comparing only within the context of Vietnam is crucial for personal growth and understanding true excellence. Engaging with the world allows for greater opportunities and achievements.

the salt trap

Stream of Consciousness • 0 implied HN points • 23 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Success Reflection Well-being Contentment
  1. Success can sometimes become a trap, leading us to situations where what we have can actually limit us.
  2. The story of the baboon in the salt trap illustrates how clinging too tightly to success can prevent us from seeking fulfillment and true well-being.
  3. It's important to reassess what we value and be willing to walk away from situations that no longer align with our well-being and happiness.

What's your approach to risk-taking as a leader? 🐝

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 14 Mar 22
💼 Business Leadership Risk Analysis Teamwork Problem Solving Success
  1. Taking calculated risks means understanding key variables, planning incrementally, and anticipating failure.
  2. As a leader, taking risks is crucial because the market favors competent risk-taking, which leads to outperformance by teams and organizations.
  3. Utilizing trap door thinking, introducing incrementality, and conducting pre-mortems can help in making better risk-related decisions and avoiding irreversible mistakes.

Entourage

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 03 Sep 18
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Networking Success Community Investors
  1. The people we meet play a significant role in both our successes and failures. Being aware of this and interacting with kindness, insight, and sincerity towards those we encounter can lead to greater fulfillment.
  2. Our relationships and encounters are vital in nurturing attributes like motivation, ambition, talent, optimism, and more, which are crucial for success. French networks should strive to be more open, ambitious, and honest.
  3. Entrepreneurs often feel alone and misunderstood, surrounded by inadequate investors and self-centered circles. It's essential to engage in meaningful exchanges, cultivate diverse relationships, and maintain an authentic, friendly, and effective attitude.

Startups are like TV Series

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurship Success Venture
  1. Startups and TV series share similarities in terms of complexity and organized storytelling.
  2. Success in startups, like in TV shows, comes from the convergence of details towards a compelling story.
  3. Building a successful venture requires entrepreneurs to excel by handling details effectively and avoiding a messy narrative.

You only have 2 min to make a great impression

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Data Analysis Pitching Startups Success
  1. When pitching your startup, focus on delivering simple and bold data that show conversion, retention, and growth within a concise 2-minute pitch.
  2. Ensure your pitch is empathetic, true to yourself, and clear to capture sincere attention and avoid boring your audience.
  3. Craft your startup story by covering who you are, what you do, when you started, why people love your product, your unique value, KPIs, and ambitions, all within a time limit of 2 minutes.

La vérité sur l’Accélération. Et à la fin, tout le monde meurt.

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Investment Success Venture Capital Leadership
  1. Success in startups and investing doesn't always require prior entrepreneurial experience - proven by examples like Michael Moritz and Neil Rimer.
  2. Not everyone who tries entrepreneurship, investment, or mentoring succeeds, but those who do shine through their actions and achievements.
  3. The inevitability of mortality applies to everyone, even successful figures like Steve Jobs, highlighting the transient nature of life and accomplishments.

Adam Smith on Loving Others

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Philosopher Kindness Relationships Success Love
  1. Adam Smith emphasizes the benefits of being kind and considerate towards others, highlighting that acting lovingly can bring joy, satisfaction, and positive feedback from those around us.
  2. Adam Smith underlines the importance of showing kindness not only to those close to us but also to strangers as a way to build meaningful relationships and create connections with people we may never have met otherwise.
  3. Adam Smith points out that being loving towards others can lead to success, as showing care and generosity can help us achieve our own goals, create positive relationships, and open up new opportunities.
  4. Adam Smith's ideas on being lovely still hold true today, showing that demonstrating love towards others can lead to personal fulfillment, meaningful connections, and unexpected opportunities.

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.

Resilient Entrepreneurship: Navigating Adversities and Defying Fate with Composure, Solitude, Decisiveness, and Fortitude

Yong’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Adversity Success Leadership Innovation
  1. Astute entrepreneurs exhibit composure and silence amidst challenges, like Elon Musk.
  2. Successful entrepreneurs, such as Oprah Winfrey, value and benefit from solitude for self-reflection.
  3. Entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs show resolute decisiveness in the face of adversity, never wavering in their vision.

Chapter 1: Navigating the Online Business Journey: Avoiding Mistakes and Embracing Success

Prawfeed Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Success Mistakes Learning Resilience
  1. Real success in online business requires time and hard work, not quick fixes.
  2. Choose reliable sources and mentors for learning online business, focusing on what aligns with your goals.
  3. Picking the right niche and building a supportive community are crucial for online business success.

Mastering the ‘Authority Economy’: Lessons from titans who turned their expertise into 7 & 8 figure empires

The Ask Newsletter — by Ellen Donnelly • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Success Monetization Personal Development
  1. 2024 is all about the Authority Economy, moving beyond the creator economy.
  2. To succeed as an Authority, focus on depth of insights over seeking fame.
  3. Instead of chasing followers, create a high-ticket service that solves a problem for customers to get paid.

Peak Performance Newsletter #8 | On Why We Fail to Change

The Leadership Lab • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Behavior Change Motivation Self-Improvement Success
  1. When attempting behavior change, make sure you truly desire the outcome to avoid failure.
  2. Prioritize goals based on your hierarchy of needs to increase the chances of success in behavior change.
  3. Have faith in the process of change by understanding the underlying dynamics or seeking guidance from successful individuals.

Book-Review: “Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur” by Derek Sivers 4/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Lessons Success
  1. Derek Sivers offers unique business insights through 40 lessons from his experience at CD Baby.
  2. The book challenges the traditional view of companies solely pursuing growth and profit, encouraging readers to think differently.
  3. Changing our assumptions and learning from Sivers' lessons can lead to growth not just in business, but in various aspects of our lives.