Happy Accidents
My notes from Hackers & Painters by Paul Graham:
The way to create something beautiful is often to make subtle tweaks to something that already exists, or to combine existing ideas in a slightly new way.
There are only two things you have to know about business: build something users lov... See more
1) As a leader or manager, when something isn’t going to plan, the first step is to look into the mirror. 2) Business can be ruthless. Even if you play fair, don't expect others to do the same. 3) Unlocking your full potential may alienate you. Not everyone will understand or support your drive. 4) “Resilience” isn’t good enough. You must go
... See moreNo one ever made a decision because of a number. They need a story.”
— Daniel Kahneman
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“The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values and agenda of an entire generation that is to come.”
— Steve Jobs
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“For a long time, I looked for consensus. I think consensus is really the enemy of scale, and so ... See more
— Daniel Kahneman
**
“The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values and agenda of an entire generation that is to come.”
— Steve Jobs
***
“For a long time, I looked for consensus. I think consensus is really the enemy of scale, and so ... See more