There’s a common sentiment among young people in their 20s that they feel like they’re not a part of their community. People move to new cities, get demanding jobs, travel frequently and have …
De-Risking in Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, and Hiring
There’s a common trope that entrepreneurs take huge risks, which is sometimes true, but it’s often quite the opposite. The best entrepreneurs clearly define threats, and systematically test hypotheses …
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Tell yourself the story that makes you feel better
At the beginning of quarantine, I saw countless blog posts about letting yourself off the hook because we’re in the midst of a global pandemic. And for the first week or so, I thought that sounded …
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Taste is the beginning of creation
Many great artists start their lives enjoying great art before they make it. Ira Glass famously has a quote about the gap between the first art you make, and the high quality taste you have. …
Sometimes it’s a numbers game
When my girlfriend and I started grocery shopping together every Saturday, we would buy a lot of bananas. We each ate one banana with breakfast every morning, with little variation. This meant …
This might not be for you
When you're able to say those words, it's a sign of confidence. A sign of security and definition about who you are trying to serve. The alternative is to say "this is for everyone" knowing that …