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So often founders look for tips and magic bullets to be a successful entrepreneur. Successful people are the worst to learn from, there is often luck involved (of course, not always. Respect the hustle). What worked for one person might not work for you. The reality is there are so many things you can do, it can be easier to focus …
Tl;dr: The Pareto Principle or the 80/20 rule states that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. Identify the causes and focus on those. 20% work is about doing the right things, as opposed to doing a lot of things. Working more hours does not necessarily increase the likelihood that you will succeed. Work is overrated. Working hard with …
When I was a junior M&A banker, I worked crazy hours. 20 hours a day was pretty regular for me. When I build startups I work pretty long hours and encourage staff to do the same. Only, I wouldn’t dream of making staff work a minimum of 16 hours a day (every day). The banking world is a little different. …
Tl;dr: Sleep more to be productive. Don’t be a hero. When you hear yourself saying ‘focus’ and smacking both sides of your head, go to bed! Pick things up after and be more productive. “I clearly haven’t been sleeping much,” she said. Have you found yourself saying this, too? Are you working yourself to the bone but still not quite …
Tl;dr: 10 learnings from superheroes to be a startup hero yourself like never give up, get the job done, be the best and be clear on your purpose. Want a super huge exit? Don’t act like you don’t. I know you do. Well, you will need to do superhuman things to achieve such an accomplishment. Why not hire superheroes and …
