Leverage is reproducible. Luck is not. Founders confuse them constantly, especially after a win, and especially in their second company. Specific knowledge, accountability, and judgment compound. Distribution, timing, and the right introduction at the right party do not — they…
Nobody reads the books they think they should read. Abandon books shamelessly. Only read what holds your attention. Compounding only works if you keep showing up.
AI generates everything competent. The floor rose. Taste — editorial decisions about what to leave out — is now the scarce skill. Some notes on how to train it.
Not asking for permission — asking for the actual decision framework you used. Bonus points for the times you got it wrong.
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Leverage is reproducible. Luck is not. Founders confuse them constantly, especially after a win, and especially in their second company. Specific knowledge, accountability, and judgment compound. Distribution, timing, and the right introduction at the right party do not — they…
Nobody reads the books they think they should read. Abandon books shamelessly. Only read what holds your attention. Compounding only works if you keep showing up.
AI generates everything competent. The floor rose. Taste — editorial decisions about what to leave out — is now the scarce skill. Some notes on how to train it.
Not asking for permission — asking for the actual decision framework you used. Bonus points for the times you got it wrong.