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Note: this is targeted specifically at founders. But, the same learnings apply to anyone who’s brave enough to create something from nothing — creators, musicians, filmmakers, physics researchers, etc. You don't need a vision to start a company. I've raised $12M for my company + hired amazing people -- and until very recently, whenever anyone would ask me my 10-year plan I would flat out say "I have no idea". And that was the truth. I just embraced not knowing. Because, being fake Steve Jobs ain't it. For many years I was trying to be some sorta visionary. I was playing theatre to inspire and to excite those around me. Why? Well. It felt like all the great CEOs, film directors, writers, basically anyone that did something worthwhile — it felt like they all had this god-given vision for the company they wanted to build, the movie they wanted to make, the book they wanted to write. And I felt like a damn fool. Because I had nothing but my laptop, and a lot of motivation to make…something
visions visions May 16, 2024 Note: this is targeted specifically at founders. But, the same learnings apply to anyone who’s brave enough to create something from nothing — creators, musicians, filmmakers, physics researchers, etc. You don't need a vision to start a company. I've raised $12M for my company + hired amazing people -- and until very recently, whenever anyone would ask me my 10-year plan I would flat out say "I have no idea". And that was the truth. I just embraced not knowing. Because, being fake Steve Jobs ain't it. For many years I was trying to be some sorta visionary. I was pl
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- Max Hodak - Advice for prospective startup foundersmaxhodak.com
- Letter to a friend who may start a new investment platform - Graham Duncan Bloggrahamduncan.blog
- Founders: #424 Peter Thiel on How to Build a Creative Monopolypod.wave.co
- I worked a normal 9–5 job, but one thing changed and I realized how to be successful. I wish everyone knew this… | by Eitan Levy | Mediummedium.com