5-4-3-2-1 Countdown for Entrepreneurs (10/6/21)
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Resources for founders
I like to share links that entrepreneurs may find useful. Here are 5 such resources:
Learning to code: Launch Academy.
Getting graphic design when you can't afford a pro: Canva.
Picking up quality advice from a VC: First Round Review.
Getting a gig done on the cheap: Fiverr.
Making organizational psychology interesting: Worklife Podcast.
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Book recommendations
The Design of Everyday Things, by Don Norman, helps us appreciate that with the right design, greatness can come in simple forms.
Give and Take, by Adam Grant, reminds us to look out for others and ourselves at the same time.
The Mom Test, by Rob Fitzpatrick, explains how to collect feedback that is actually true.
Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius, provides timeless wisdom for work and life.
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”Simple Things” to start a business
Read my compilation of insights from successful entrepreneurs on products, customers, and ambition.
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”How-not-to” commentaries
Read my advice for avoiding “Costly mistakes in building a team” and “Costly Mistakes when raising funds”.
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Vision for developing tech products
“Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.”
– Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter
Stay safe, stay happy, stay in touch!
Adam
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