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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.

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Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Mentioned in 21 episodes

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Jason Fried

as a book about the challenges of the middle stages of a company's growth.

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Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

as one of

Scott Belsky

's books.

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Lessons on building product sense, navigating AI, optimizing the first mile, and making it through the messy middle | Scott Belsky (Adobe, Behance)

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Sam Parr

as a great book about navigating the challenges of a venture's mid-stage.

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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

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as the following book to be discussed.

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141: Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book about navigating the challenges of the creative process.

51 snips

143: The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky

Mentioned by

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

Jo Carlin

as a book about change management programs.

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HR People Pod - Ep 17: Dry promotions | Determining job value | Work ethic | Intelligent failure

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.

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142: Yes to Life by Victor Frankl

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