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@TrungTPhan Had no money to invest in Zip2, but my founder equity yielded ~$15M after tax. Of that, I rolled ~$10M into PayPal, which yielded ~$180M, then … Basic principle is that I would not ask investors to risk money on my company if I would not also do so.

How to become a better public speaker: I've given 100+ keynotes (mostly about my book, Atomic Habits). I'm still not particularly amazing, but I've definitely improved. And the #1 thing I did to get better was surprising and totally by accident. Here's what happened...

The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs created the Amazon rain forest https://t.co/kHmktPdre3 https://t.co/wZH4F6StaB

Salah satu usulan pradesain bangunan ikonik di ibu kota negara yang baru adalah Istana Negara karya Nyoman Nuarta. Saya mengharapkan masukan dari Anda semua tentang pradesain. Saya mengharapkan Istana Negara ini jadi kebanggaan bangsa, sekaligus mencerminkan kemajuan bangsa. https://t.co/IHoyE0uLQZ

"Maintain a margin of safety—even when it’s going well. Rich people go bankrupt chasing more wealth. Fit people get injured chasing personal records. Productive people become ineffective taking on too many projects. Don’t let your ambition ruin your position." –@JamesClear

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Your 9-5 is not “modern slavery”. Use it to build your: - Investments - Experience - Portfolio - Connections - Self-education - Future Your 9-5 is a tool. Use it.

merah putih https://t.co/Q3BIcqloD5

You've launched your startup but the growth isn't there. You feel like you've tried everything to jumpstart growth. Still not working. Luckily, @Julian helps Y Combinator startups fix this. These are his 15 growth marketing tactics to turbocharge your startup in 2021 🧵

the first thing our new hire did was fix a bug that's been bugging him forever as a user prior to joining. he then breathed a sigh of relief and submitted his two weeks' notice. wtf??

If you are into #DataScience is a must read. The Book of Why by @yudapearl - I got the book once I got grounded in A/B testing and causality. https://t.co/5XOCGx849a

Writing that lacks simplicity reveals thinking that lacks understanding.

Menurut gw nih ya✌️🏼 Menurut gw punya akun alter itu hny melatih diri bisa mengumpat tanpa akibat. Lega memang, dan pasti puas. Tapi buruk buat membentuk cara pikir. Kalo saya nih: Justru saya hrs melatih otak saya berpikir: "Keputusan/kata2/cara pikir saya punya konsekuensi."

To improve higher education, we should have different schools for two different styles of learning: 1) Get a job: Earn a living so you can support your family 2) Live a meaningful life: Give students a space to think and learn about themselves, away from the demands of work

Ikigai is a powerful concept for finding purpose and clarity to unlock growth in your career, startup, business, writing, or relationships. A thread on its meaning and how it can change your life... https://t.co/h4okrI4sfq

Bootstrapped startups rarely see mainstream press compared to funded startups and that’s okay because happy customers speak 100x louder. So focus on that instead.

Spotify Indonesia sekarang menawarkan langganan harian. Saya penasaran ide ini akan berhasil atau nggak. Ini ide yang layak dites. Kalau sukses, bisa diadaptasi oleh media di Indonesia. Sebuah utas.

I kinda like “Luna”, our Moon's offical name. And while we’re at it, the official name of our Sun is “Sol”, and Earth, “Terra”. https://t.co/OfRC8iEUi3

”Startups are the Olympics of technology” - @naval

So if King Shark and Killer Croc fight, does that mean it’s Battle of Surabaya?

3 types of product leaders: 1) The Operator 2) The Craftsperson 3) The Visionary It is important for you as a startup founder or CEO, product manager, or a product leader to deeply understand these types, as you make decisions on whom to hire or whom to work for. Thread👇🏾

thinking about this library in the south of france https://t.co/W751yb9hnD

How much would it cost to train a neural network the size of a human brain? (thread)

Universe ↑ ↑ 10²⁴ ↑ ↑ 🌌 Milky Way ↑ ↑ 10¹⁸ ↑ ↑ 10¹⁵ ↑ ↑ 💫 Solar System ↑ ↑ ☀️ Sun ↑ 🌍 Earth 10⁶ ↑ ↑ 🏔 Mountains ↑ 🐋 Whales 👫 Humans ↓ 🐞 Ladybug 10⁻³ ↓ ↓ 10⁻⁶ 🦠 Virus ↓ 🧬 DNA ⚛️ Atoms ↓ 10⁻¹² ↓ ↓ 10⁻¹⁵ ↓ ⚡️ Electrons ⚫️ Quarks

Did you know that good branding can increase revenue by 23%? If you're building a... ✔️ Personal brand ✔️ Fortune 500 company ✔️ Startup You need to define your brand. Which one of these 12 brand archetypes are you? 👇🧵 https://t.co/k2Z64iv4An

You can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin

Kemarin baca artikel wawancara dengan seorang suster khusus merawat orang2 yg sudah mau meninggal. Ada 3 penyesalan yg paling umum dirasakan mereka yang mau pergi : 1. Tidak menjalankan mimpinya 2. Tidak menyatakan cintanya 3. Tidak memaafkan orang2 yang telah menyakitinya.

Silicon Valley’s Ultimate Exit - Startups are full remote - Founders moving out of SF - Don’t need Sand Hill to raise - Don’t need Wall Street to exit You don’t need SF, CA, USA to flourish. Talent is global and we want to find & fund you wherever you are. https://t.co/y6W02NkEPg

The progression of tech: 2000s: tech companies 2010s: cryptocurrencies 2020s: startup cities 2030s: network states Just like you go long on companies & cryptos by buying their stock or token, so too will you be able to go long on new cities & countries by buying *their* token. https://t.co/jAar7pSFd7

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