@jmj Marc Andreessen’s time barbell approach. Only read material 5+ years old on one end and very new ie twiterr for recent info on the other end. The stuff in the middle doesn’t matter and if you follow interesting people the relevant news will be surfaced
Since being in sales, I’m more receptive and nicer when receiving cold emails/cold calls. The good ones anyway
I figure it’s bc I genuinely want to help the people I’m selling to. People selling me probably want that too
Loved this from last nights game..Jeff Van Gundy on players and coaches dealing with media criticism: "You don't take criticism from people you wouldn't take advice from."
@thogge Coaches come to mind. You either want to prove them right for believing in you, or you want to prove them wrong for not.
I’ve found if a coach isn’t motivating in one of those two ways he’s just a babysitter.
In SF: Brazilian uber driver has been here 10 months. His story was filled with adversity. Now lives in 1000 sq ft apt with 6 other people.
Happiest, most optimistic & grateful guy I’ve talked to in months.