Critical Thinking
Guy Kawasaki’s wrote an interesting blog post titled Startup Triplets. What he’s done is taken 47 pieces of sound business-start up advice and distilled it to short, three word “knowledge nuggets” that still retain their original, intended meaning. A clever idea.
Some of them were lost on me, as I have no intention of starting up my own business, but most of them can easily be translated over into advice for personal development. I’ve copied those here, but be sure to check out his original post for the full list.
Startup Triplets: Startup Advice In Exactly Three Words
1. Watch your cash.
5. Invest in culture.
6. Avoid tempting distractions.
9. Write a blog.
10. Never fudge numbers.
11. Encourage diverse thinking.
12. Guard your time.
14. Get enough sleep.
16. Persist through downturns.
17. Decide with data.
18. Improve product daily.
20. Start charging early.
23. Say “NO” often.
24. Accept imperfect data.
26. Nurture your best.
28. Believe in yourself.
30. Try something new.
32. Focus, focus, focus.
33. Iterate more often.
34. Use your product.
35. Live your vision.
36. Encourage rational debate.
37. Make decisions swiftly.
38. Face harsh realities.
39. Don’t break laws.
40. Protect your health.
41. Celebrate your successes.
42. Cancel unnecessary meetings.
44. Beware big bullies.
45. Share the experience.
46. Maintain your relationships.
47. Keep it fun.
August 5, 2010 at 1:59 pm
#32 is the best. Too many startups get distracted about things like logos, business cards, office chairs, and fancy perks when they should think about revenue, revenue, revenue!
- Henway of ColonZone