The Hypocrisy of Elites
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Follow80/20 will always exist. While I believe tacit knowledge very well exists, I also believe we will be able to get rid of 80% of it (automation). Longer term, will we be able to automate more. There will always be specialization, but to a certain degree
To make better decisions, reduce the pressure you're under
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant
While these rules were meant for music, they can apply to anything
Over-communication is key
The best interview advice I’ve ever read
Awesome list with a very generic title
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we need to spend as much time thinking about how a new feature will burden all of our users, as we spend thinking about how it will benefit some of our users
we need to spend as much time thinking about how a new feature will burden all of our users, as we spend thinking about how it will benefit some of our users
Most people can't write well because they don't know how to control the logical sequence in which they present their ideas. In order to write better, think first, write second, type third.
As an industry, we’re moving into a period of refinement. If we think of building our experiences like building a house, the 2000s was a time where the focus was largely on the foundation, the walls, the roof — we were focused on just making sure the structure didn’t collapse. In 2020, many teams are finding that the structure of their experiences is sound and they can now turn their attention to fine-tuning: painting the walls, installing skylights, interior décor.
As an industry, we’re moving into a period of refinement. If we think of building our experiences like building a house, the 2000s was a time where the focus was largely on the foundation, the walls, the roof — we were focused on just making sure the structure didn’t collapse. In 2020, many teams are finding that the structure of their experiences is sound and they can now turn their attention to fine-tuning: painting the walls, installing skylights, interior décor.
Getting cold, working out hard, and going hungry every once in a while all engage what Sinclair calls our body’s survival circuit, wherein sirtuins tell cells to boost their defenses in order to keep the organism (you) alive.
Getting cold, working out hard, and going hungry every once in a while all engage what Sinclair calls our body’s survival circuit, wherein sirtuins tell cells to boost their defenses in order to keep the organism (you) alive.
Vending machines can make sense as a side gig with economies of scale
It’s impossible to firefight and prevent fires at the same time. Your schedule shouldn’t operate like this, rather, break it up in A/B
Customer service is everyone’s job. Everyone should drop everything to create excellence for their customers.