So I asked ChatGPT how would Miyamoto Musashi live his life if he were living today and was in my position and here’s the output. This response might sound generic and corny but it’s a testament to Musashi’s profound knowledge of the human psyche and mindset. In life there’re circumstances outside of your control, peopleContinue reading “ChatGPT vs hypothetical question”
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Enchiridion, Chapter 51
Epictetus would say….
The Relentless 13
Some high-level points from the book Relentless by Tim Grover. When you’re a Cleaner… #1. You keep pushing yourself harder when everyone else has had enough. #1. You get into the Zone, you shut out everything else, and control the uncontrollable. #1. You know exactly who you are. #1. You have a dark side thatContinue reading “The Relentless 13”
The Rule of 40
The Rule of 40 for SaaS companies
Key attributes of success
Take full responsibility for your life. Successful people don’t point fingers and blame others. They don’t look for handouts and shortcuts. They know it’s all about discipline and hard work. They focus and do the work and remain humble. You will not become successful through shortcuts. Speculating won’t make you a successful person. Real successContinue reading “Key attributes of success”
Future of work
Future of work research by McKinsey. A good summary which skills are here to stay https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/defining-the-skills-citizens-will-need-in-the-future-world-of-work#
Apple vs Facebook
The path of least resistance is rarely the path of wisdom. Do what’s right. Tim Cook May Have Just Ended Facebook | Inc.com
Skin in the Game
You should own your own risks. Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t want them to do to you.
On Failure
You’ve got to act, take action! You’ve got to be willing to fail. Take action.
Go micro
You got to figure out where the growth areas are, then you got to focus on those growth areas. It doesn’t matter how clever you are, if you’re pushing on a closed door it’s much more difficult.