Successfully building a consumer product in web3 after many years in web2 requires consciously undoing some fairly deep habits.
The fun part is that web3 work is less about tricks to unlock user motivation, so the undoing feels great.
Here are the big ones I've learned so far:
Early career years are painful.
You feel like an idiot 98% of the time - lost, confused and insecure.
I wish I had a playbook on principles for my first job.
So I put one together.
Here are 9 threads packed with lessons about building a career I wish I knew sooner:
Want a job as a Crypto Analyst or Investor?
Pick favorites below & add to your cover letter/resume. You'll stand out from 99% of the crowd:
- Where you farm + why
- DAOs you join + why
- Favorite dapps + why
- Investment thesis
- Crypto articles you write
3/ Karmic Cleansing
I apologized to those I hurt.
I forgave those who hurt me.
I showed gratitude to those who helped me.
Anything weighing down the mind has a cost.
Free yourself from the chains.
how to pretend u’re cooler than everyone else - a guide:
> be person in crypto/nfts
> attend conference week
> get into club via loose connection
> take photo next to/behind dj booth
(don’t forget to tag super famous dj)
> flex on social media
> repeat until bear market