01/11/2024
Do simple things in a great way
Step out of Habituation.
Choosing greatness requires one to move away from convenience and comforts.
How a Poor boy became a Billionaire by selling bags? : Louis Vuitton Bus… https://youtu.be/RBhy8TvWq3k?si=b31LlLhyTPxkfgP3
via @YouTube @thinkschoolbot
Think School – an insightful education startup.
Tony Fadell Apple iPod designer.
Tony Fadell: The first secret of design is … noticing @TEDTalks
There are invisible problems all around, one just needs to look out and feel them, to then start solving them for one or many. Often times problems remain invisible for a very long time, out of habit.
Tackling Habituation
Look broader
Look closer
Think younger
Getting used to things as they are is very easy. Looking broader, looking closer and thinking younger allows one to challenge the status quo, to create, innovate solutions and stay a beginner always.
Adam Schwab shares interesting insights from his entrepreneurial journey starting with servicing accommodations for backpackers, to a Groupon clone, to Luxury Escapes currently. He emphasises on being flexible to market changes, looking out for gaps to fill in the market, customer service a big priority, scaling mindfully.
Former Lawyer Builds $450m Travel Brand (Adam Schwab) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/former-lawyer-builds-450m-travel-brand-adam-schwab-foundr-vbedc
02/11/2024
Choosing one thing over another is confusing at times, often resulting in terrible choices. Comparing holistically, knowing the must haves, and optimising for events or things, helps navigating the distinction bias and make better choices.
Let Go To Get This https://dailystoic.com/let-go-to-get-this/
@dailystoic
Constantly being busy can be counterproductive. Slowing down, stepping back, doing nothing at times, is vital to being productive.
Why You Should Be Good At Doing Nothing https://youtu.be/8DLbGlnqw1c?si=Jiklt6B1j7qvDTNX
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Choose your fuel wisely https://seths.blog/2024/11/choose-your-fuel-wisely/ @ThisIsSethsBlog Having and chasing a personal goal is the best satisfaction
03/11/2024
Strategies to grow a YouTube channel and the importance of a morning routine. #Books Good Morning Good Life and Blog Like A Boss. @ChrisDucker @AmyLandino
importance of using the right words to convey the right meaning
The problem with “very” https://seths.blog/2024/11/the-problem-with-very/
@ThisIsSethsBlog
Reading books has been highlighted as an important habit by many successful personalities. But hearing the powerful stories from an ordinary citizen is equally relevant and connecting.
Lisa Bu: How books can open your mind @TEDTalks
Investors have the responsibility in directing their investments and the companies they invest in to be more sustainable. Focus on scaling, growth and profits is not necessarily clean.
Vinay Shandal: How conscious investors can turn up the heat and make companies change @TEDTalks
04/11/2024
Zero to $50 million in 4 years, Tumble is an inspiring side hustle to successful business story
Business success is not achieved over night, but over many thousands of nights.
One’s true character and personality is revealed in tough times. Irrespective of the time, one has to maintain that good character and personality throughout.
At all costs https://seths.blog/2024/11/at-all-costs/
@ThisIsSethsBlog Principles need to be formed for guidance and not misguidance
05/11/2024
Sanjeev Bikhchandani on why academia may be better geared to cater to the AI revolution and more | YourStory
06/11/2024
Simply switching between apps leads to an unproductive 3 weeks over the year
The paradox of points https://seths.blog/2024/11/the-paradox-of-points/
@ThisIsSethsBlog in pursuit of more points one must be careful to not lead into the prison of puppets
No matter what the external factors are, one must remain committed to the way one’s internal self is. @dailystoic
10/11/2024
Technological advancements will always push entrepreneurs to evolve with it to continue to the attention of their customers towards their businesses
Molly He’s story from Startup to Industry disruption is interesting with how she perfected a product and then moved her focus from product to consumer psychology to attract customers away from the competition
Tips for a High Conversion Landing Page
Nvidia becomes the worlds most valued company second time in the year, was once 30 days away from going out of business. Never giving up and investing in research and development has ultimately worked out for Nvidia.
13/11/2024
Corporate v/s Startup
Phases retirement or flextirement is a win- win, for employees to assess their scenario slowly than suddenly. And for companies and opportunity to keep their experienced staff long enough to train the next in command.
The boring or the common stuff is bound to be utilised more, hence patenting it holds value, equivalent or sometimes more than the complex niche hard core technology
Businesses can gain from implementing AI for improving performance of their people and processes
14/11/2024
AI fixes for common Business problems
How AI could help modernize pension and retirement systems https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/11/how-ai-could-help-us-prevent-the-retirement-crisis/
via @wef
19/11/2024
Solving the plastic waste, carbon emission and landfill problem, with an innovative chemical recycling method
https://springwise.com/innovation/manufacturing/producing-virgin-grade-pet-plastic-from-waste/
Strategies for a good start in a leadership role
Rejecting money from investors who don’t align with your values is not the end, but the start to a stronger business based on values, ethics, integrity.
A Fail Fast Methodology to build a culture of creativity that result in happier, productive employees, innovative solutions, learning, growth and success
20/11/24
Functional literacy : a deep and extensive reading on a subject
Unlocking the potential for Handmade in India with Inclusive Entrepreneurship for Artists
“The Founder as the True Product”
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/founder-true-product-sarah-dusek-mxhnf
@LinkedIn @sarah_dusek
22/11/2024
3-2-1: The power of limiting your options, the value of eagerness, and what we undervalue – James Clear
Intelligence is natural, original and creative. Artificial intelligence is exactly artificial, meant to assist only. And then with market trends one has to deal fake artificial and real artificial as well.
23/11/24
Procrastination beating tips: seek clarity, use momentum, and always start before you are ready – Jari Roomer
Trash to treasure: How ReCircle cracked India’s waste management code | YourStory
Entrepreneurs build solutions to solve problems. Building and marketing that solution may encounter various challenges, it’s the passion and perseverance that founders utilise to make it a success story.
Nick Cromydas Raised $54 Million To Inject AI And A Network Of Experts Into The Recruitment Process : http://eepurl.com/i3RWX6
Product market fit strategy, what is the problem it solves, who and how many are to benefit from this solution.
Game design and strategy (Bongo part 3) https://seths.blog/2024/11/game-design-and-strategy-bongo-part-3/
@ThisIsSethsBlog
26/11/2024
Kits for children to promote repair, reuse and reduce e-waste @theteamrepair @springwise https://springwise.com/innovation/education/kits-encourage-kids-to-repair-their-electronics/
Air purifying Cyanobacteria artificial plants that purify indoor air @springwise https://springwise.com/innovation/science/artificial-plants-purify-air-and-generate-power/
Using stories with the beginning, the middle and the end, to get the buy in from prospects, turns out to be more effective than, memorising and spelling out the fine points
One of the Big P’s in marketing anything successfully.
Understanding pricing https://seths.blog/2024/11/understanding-pricing/
@ThisIsSethsBlog
28/11/2024
Validating an idea before committing fully is always a good way to get started.
The long walk https://seths.blog/2024/11/the-long-walk/
@ThisIsSethsBlog
In Business and life there come events that may seem weird, but they come for a reason, so it’s best to get down dealing with it.
So It’s Weird, Now Deal With It @dailystoic
Making presentations remarkable
1. Authenticity in communication
2. Using stories instead of plain information
@nancyduarte @GuyKawasaki
https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827?i=1000678383413
