Entrepreneurs on Fire
Starting Over with Corbett Barr: An EOFire Classic from 2021
May 26, 2024
Corbett Barr, founder of fizzle.co, discusses the importance of doing things your own way in entrepreneurship. He delves into the manipulative tactics of social media platforms, trends in the market, and the value of carving out a unique space of interest. Barr emphasizes authenticity and personal freedom in the journey to success.
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- Originality is overrated; success in imitation is valid if it provides value.
- Social media designed for manipulation to increase user time for ad revenue.
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Challenging the Notion of Originality
Corbett challenges the belief that it's better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. He argues that success in imitation can be preferable because everything is a blend of existing ideas. Emphasizing that originality is overrated, he highlights the value in creating something people want even if it's not entirely original.
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