Rok Ursic

Entrepreneur. Mentor. Investor.

[Camus @newstart_2024]

Novak Djokovic shut down the “mental toughness is a gift” myth in 90 seconds of pure gold.

Interviewer: “Your mental strength is your greatest gift.”

Djokovic: “I have to correct you. It’s not a gift. It’s work. Every single day.”

He trains his mind like his serve:

- Conscious breathing under maximum pressure

- Feels the full storm of doubt & fear EVERY match

- Rejects the fake “just think positive” nonsense

“I acknowledge it. I might scream. Then I reset — fast.”

The difference between 24 Slams and everyone else?
How quickly you leave the darkness.

This isn’t motivation porn.
This is the actual operating system of the greatest ever.
Watch with sound — it will rewire how you think about pressure.

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

“To be human is to be an animal that needs witnesses”, by @substack https://t.co/IpWu6LJ1tz

[Paul Graham @paulg]

The only thing worse than listening to elites is listening to the kind of people who specialize in appealing to those who distrust elites.

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

Insightful perspective on ChatGPT

[Nassim Nicholas Taleb @nntaleb]

The only writing advice I've ever given: write the book that nobody else can write. If there is a single person on Planet Earth who can write anything close to it, find a hobby.
Generalize to every line you write.
Those who didn't follow such a guideline are punished by ChatGPT.

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

Hey LinkedIn! If you’re new to following me, I talk about #medicaldevices, #softwareasaservice, #machinelearning, #dialysis, and #heartfailure.

Let me know which topic interests you the most! ✒️

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

Another endorsement of the https://t.co/m0NXpX5twd team for igniting passion for discovery among #stem students by #pioneering #softwaredefined #instrumentation https://t.co/zCzbFPsMLd

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

“Many decisions involve burning bridges, crossing into a new experience that will change you in ways you can’t imagine, including what you care about and what brings you joy and sorrow.” @EconTalker

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

My pain and motivation ...

[Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA @sacjai]

Dear Internet:

I'm looking for examples of non-healthcare executives who have hit the ground running as successful healthcare leaders...

Please respond with name/company.

Thank you!

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

Changing the paradigm of measurement and controls - on earth and in space. https://t.co/YK9icL7og7

[Nassim Nicholas Taleb @nntaleb]

Turns out Antifragile predicted 10 years ago that idiots would misinterpret it claiming that all interventions are bad.
Science is hard.

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

Running a company is like having a monkey on your shoulder 24/7, screaming for attention …

[Ohad @ohadsamet]

BAD MONKEY(a thread! for real!)

Ever wondered why CEOs aren't more visible outside of their formal commitments? It's because doing anything outside of the paths of corporate machinery like connecting authentically on social media, or developing a hobby that requires creativity,

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

Embrace being small and make something perfect.
– Brian Chesky, Airbnb @bchesky #growth #growthacking

[Masters of Scale @mastersofscale]

Unforgettable lessons from 5 leadership journeys: In our 100th ep, @ReidHoffman & @jonecohen chat w/all-star guests @brianchesky, @tyrabanks, @AngelaAhrendts, @franklinleonard & @SallieKrawcheck. At the top of @applepodcasts today! https://t.co/OekEc8PUXZ

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

But maybe now we are shifting back to wealth creations via the manipulation of atoms — enabled, of course, by IT advances, including forms of AI — rather than our attention spans via social media. @tesla #hardware https://t.co/ZvQj9dSTbh

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

Wow: “take a photon not a pill” @samerhattar

[Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. @hubermanlab]

HUBERMAN LAB PODCAST:
DR. SAMER HATTAR, Chief of Section on Light & Circadian Rhythms @NIMHgov
• Tools to find your ideal schedule
• Use light to adjust appetite, mood
• Create predictable times of focus
• Optimize work & relationship timing
https://t.co/hsHqowGLFF

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

“Rarely do we know the full story.”

[Sara Hall @SaraHall3]

I’ve learned not to judge from afar people who are in the arena.
Rarely do we know the full story.
Just as you’re probably trying the best you can, so is everyone else.
Trying to have my first reflex be empathy.

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

“The infrastructure you need might already exist in the marketplace.”

[David Rhew @drhew]

I recently sat down with @EPiJournal (Editor-in-Chief, StartUp Health) for a fireside chat. We discussed how startups can scale more quickly. Bottom-line: don't reinvent the wheel. The infrastructure you need might already exist in…https://t.co/Wn7etpjtc3 https://t.co/JD010DPjhA

[June Cohen @junecohen]

It's true: If you have a big, innovative idea — do not expect a parade in your honor. Expect to hear "no" — a lot. People often can't picture what they haven't yet seen ....

[Rok Ursic @rokursic]

In your opinion, does the Lean Start-up methodology work for medical device startups?

[GIL BASHE @Gil_Bashe]

Remote #patient monitoring use is on the rise, but reimbursement needs to catch up!

https://t.co/wGNXMi8puV

[carolina lomeli @carolinalomeli]

I’ve got a huge smile after listening to today's Masters of Scale Strategy Session where @reidhoffman answers questions from our Masters of Scale Members Community! Featuring @rokursic, @luislojero, @BeatriceSpot, Akhila Bhatt, @Ta…https://t.co/qHN3pw1uOH https://t.co/haU2KJhgU2