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Mentioned in 21 episodes
The messy middle
Book • 2018
In 'The Messy Middle,' Scott Belsky delves into the often-overlooked middle phase of projects and ventures, where the initial excitement has worn off and the final success is still uncertain.
The book is filled with practical insights, anecdotes, and actionable takeaways from Belsky's own experiences as an entrepreneur and investor.
It covers topics such as managing uncertainty, powering through challenges, and making strategic decisions to ensure the success of any bold endeavor.
The book is filled with practical insights, anecdotes, and actionable takeaways from Belsky's own experiences as an entrepreneur and investor.
It covers topics such as managing uncertainty, powering through challenges, and making strategic decisions to ensure the success of any bold endeavor.
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Mentioned in 21 episodes
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Scott Belsky as a book inspired by his experience building Behance and navigating the challenges of the 'messy middle'.
Scott Belsky as a book inspired by his experience building Behance and navigating the challenges of the 'messy middle'.
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Creativity vs Control: Where AI Fits in the Creative Toolbox
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Mike Schmitz in the context of learning how to share takeaways from a book and get the author's attention.
Mike Schmitz in the context of learning how to share takeaways from a book and get the author's attention.
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145: Things That Matter by Joshua Becker
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz while discussing the difficulties of the middle stages of a project or journey.
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150: Optimize for Intentionality
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Aarron Walter as a book about managing emotional turbulence during challenging career phases.
Aarron Walter as a book about managing emotional turbulence during challenging career phases.
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Scott Belsky: Adobe's Chief Strategist on navigating the creative Cambrian Explosion
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as the next book they plan to discuss, focusing on the often-overlooked challenges and complexities of the "messy middle" phase of projects and endeavors.
Mike Schmitz as the next book they plan to discuss, focusing on the often-overlooked challenges and complexities of the "messy middle" phase of projects and endeavors.28 snips
142: Yes to Life by Victor Frankl
Mencionado por Arturo Sánchez al hablar sobre la dificultad de mantener la motivación a largo plazo en una startup.
Pivotar de B2C a B2B, Manejar Expectativas de Inversionistas & Aplicar Inteligencia Artificial en Servicios Médicos | Arturo Sanchez, Sofía
Polecana przez Pawła Tkaczyka książka o prowadzeniu firmy, skupiająca się na aspektach pomijanych w opowieściach o startupach.
287: Proste triki, które zwiększą skuteczność twoich ofert | Paweł Tkaczyk
Mentioned by Scott Belsky as a book inspired by the disorganized creative world.
Scott Belsky, Building Adobe & the Future of Design
