Žodis ne šakalas, iš medžio nekris is a Lithuanian proverb. It translates to: “A word is not a hawk that falls from a tree.” It’s a proverb from rural Luthianian life that has been passed on over centuries. It showed up in my Claude today when I asked for a …
Elon, Steve, Tony, Mark. Visionary founders who made clear where they want to go. Where you want to go is far more insightful than where you come from. Where you come from might only tell us about the problems we encountered. Where you want to go tells us all about …
Is often a better question than “What is my opinion?” If we notice without judgment, we’re open to multiple perspectives. If we judge, we cut off the route to perspective. The other way—that’s not an issue. Often, we use judgment to protect ourselves against fear or disconnection. But we always …
Clarity on paper is clarity in our minds. Only if we draw, paint, write, and incrementally improve, we improve the clarity that we have on the subject we’re working on. Great thinkers are often great writers. Great writers are often great thinkers. Also, writing is great for reflection. Not because …
LinkedIn, X, Instagram—also TikTok, YouTube, new media channels. People who call themselves creators have made a science of creating the perfect ‘hook’. A sentence that reels you in. Evolution tells you: Pay attention! And you’ll pay up. Every time. ‘Hook’ is a chic word for clickbait. And that we’ve seen …
Right before kick-off. Right before you step on stage. Right before the shooter starts your marathon. All mental energy is directed to one point. ‘laser focus’. Laser is the technique we humans use to cut nano chips for futuristic technology. Also, we use laser for eye lasering, with an accuracy …
We all have our dark corners, but do you know what makes the difference between us and the rest? Not just that we dare to acknowledge them. Not just that we dare to look into them. Not just that we are terrified of what scary beast might be lurking there. …
Is much stronger than “this isn’t good”. Just like we need more of “what’s blocking us?” , “Why are you hesitating?”, or “what’s the biggest thing in between now and scaling?” We need not only to identify what’s holding us back, moreover we need to befriend the idea that making …
It’s a fine line, balancing strategy and execution. There are so many variables relevant for both. Because if you think for too long, probably execution will be too late or at least a missed opportunity. Velocity matters. At the same time, if you execute for too long without strategizing, you …
Is a challenge, a dare, and probably an answer someone wasn’t waiting for. Also, it’s a compliment, a signal of trust and probably the most productive answer. It’s not always fun. But should it be fun? It’s not always easy. But should it be easy? One way or another, you’ll …