Den Milner

Founder of Minderising.

Sharing life lessons I've learned 😌

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We are here not to take it all, but to give it all we got.

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Creativity runs on a formula:

Input → Processing Time → Output.

Skip the middle step and the output suffers.

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A bad foundation makes starting over the shortcut.

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Pros adopt an amateur's mindset when it comes to learning new things.

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When you get into flow state, it's harder to stop than it was to start.

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The hardest part is also the most gratifying.

Get to it.

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Striving for excellence is not accepting mediocre input.

Perfectionism is not accepting imperfect output.

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Money definitely gives your startup an advantage, but with modern technology it's possible to get things running even for the price of a Starbucks latte.

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Reminder:

Some things that seem obvious to you are almost revolutionary to other people and vice versa.

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"You have to have something on the line for it to be called character."

— Taylor Jenkins Reid, Atmosphere

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Exceptional service usually takes around 10% more effort than a mediocre one, but yields significantly better results for your business.

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What would your 80 year old self say or do if they were in the situation you are in right now?

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Most people don't lack motivation.

They just forget about it when things get hard.

Set reminders.

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Even if you're a lone wolf by nature, the feeling of shared belonging to something bigger than an individual will warm your heart.

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Keeping things in order is hard.

Living in a mess is harder.

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The first step to good preparation is identifying the priorities to know what to focus on and what to ignore.

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When it comes to trusting others, learn to be cautious but not paranoid.

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Always have a backup plan, but don't let it become a distraction.

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Even if you're a very organized person, appreciate the occasional randomness in your life, since exposure to novelty boosts your creativity.

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Let adversity make you stronger but not cold-hearted.

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For sustainable growth, occasional recreation is a must, but how much of it you need is highly individual.

If you work on something meaningful to you, a few hours a month might be enough.