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Squiggly Careers

381 How to start from scratch

Jan 9, 2024
This podcast explores the benefits of starting from scratch in a squiggly career, including ideas like using AI and starting a daily sketch journal. They discuss the importance of incorporating daily reading and introduce the concept of MVPs. 'Smart copying' is also explored, using Adam Grant's example of data surveys.
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Quick takeaways

  • Starting from scratch is a valuable skill that allows you to bring a beginner's mindset, unlearn old ways of doing things, and confidently navigate new situations in your career.
  • Applying the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach to starting from scratch helps you make progress quickly while avoiding perfectionism and ensuring steady progress.

Deep dives

Starting from Scratch: Tips for Navigating New Beginnings

Starting from scratch can feel daunting and overwhelming, but it can also be intriguing and interesting. Learning how to work with a blank page and embrace new challenges is a valuable skill. It allows you to bring a beginner's mindset, unlearn old ways of doing things, and confidently navigate new situations. Starting from scratch is not limited to new projects or roles; it can be applied to various aspects of your career. To get started, clarify the problem you're trying to solve, identify what you already know and resources available to you, and determine the first steps you can take to progress.

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