July 2011
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“In life, all good things come hard, but wisdom is the hardest to come by.”
– Lucille Ball
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“If you are still employed please be very careful not to use your company’s...”
– Most Common Early Start-Up Mistakes
Good advice for start-up companies
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WatchThe Co-founder Mythology: Mark Suster does a great job of explaining why it’s not always wise to go 50/50 with a co-founder. Instead, implement what he calls-founder vesting, that way both parties are protected just in case one falls out of love with the company.
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The Eight Pillars Of Innovation
1. Have a mission that matters.
2. Think BIG but start small.
3. Strive for continual innovation, not instant perfection.
4. Look for ideas everywhere.
5. Share everything.
6. Spark with imagination, fuel with data.
7. Be a platform.
8. Never fail to fail.
Google is known for YouTube, not Google Video Player. The thing is, people remember your hits more than your misses. It’s okay to fail...
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“No, you don’t only have to be in your 20’s to start out as an...”
– Five Myths About Entrepreneurs
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THE MOST IMPORTANT APP YOU WILL EVER HAVE
1) Pay Attention: Mindfulness Matters- “You must be present to win.” — a sign in Las Vegas
2) Do Something: The Power of Movement- “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.” — Plato
3) Nourish the App: Foods that...
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“Some people seem to know early on in life what exactly they want to do when they...”
– 6 Ways To Discover Your Authentic Work
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"It Takes as Much Energy to Wish as it Does to...
This quote, from former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, is a good reminder that you can sit on your butt and think about doing something or you can actually use that time to plan on doing it. Having hopes and dreams is great, but having plans to achieve them is better. If you find you’re spending a lot of time thinking about doing something, turn it into a plan. You don’t necessarily...
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“You want something? Go get it. Period.”
– Will Smith
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“Yes, you waste all your time pounding hopeful news about Silicon Valley and none...”
– African Entrepreneurs Should Stop Reading TechCrunch—It Offers Marginal Benefits
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“The reason that most of us are unhappy most of the time is that we set our...”
– Dan Gilbert
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“Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were...”
– George Bernard Shaw
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“Time is money, so I went and bought a Rolex”
– Wiz Khalifa
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“When the iPad came out – forget it. I did something I never thought I’d do. I...”
– How the Editor of Windows Magazine Became an Apple Fanboy
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“I quit my job because the idea burrowed into my mind that, on the long list of...”
– It’s crazy to think that everyone can afford to quit their job because they don’t find it interesting.
The broader message one can take from this anecdote is that the unexamined life isn’t worth living (Socrates). I know it sounds a bit corny but it can be easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day...
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“Tenacity is probably the most important attribute in an entrepreneur. It’s the...”
– What Makes an Entrepreneur?
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“Marketing is for companies who have sucky products. If you build something that...”
– AVC: Marketing
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WatchAn interview with Twitter creator: Jack Dorsey
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WatchThe Oracle: Larry Ellison
I wouldn’t bet against this guy.
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“Hard work is the single greatest competitive advantage.”
– Scott Belsky
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“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so...”
– J.K Rowling
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“The competitor to be feared is one who never bothers about you at all, but goes...”
– Henry Ford
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“The opposite of creativity is cynicism”
– Esa Saarinen
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