Idea to Startup Another Lesson at 40: Three Shortcuts for Getting Started
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Oct 17, 2024 Explore the Silk Sheet Problem, where comfort can hinder growth and new pursuits. Discover how to leverage shortcuts like Just-In-Time Prep and Forcing Functions to kickstart your projects. Gain insights into the value of direct customer engagement and the importance of community support in maintaining motivation. Learn to design your life for success and embrace change for personal and entrepreneurial growth. This pragmatic approach offers fresh perspectives on taking meaningful action.
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The Silk Sheet Problem
- Comfort and stability can trap people from reaching their potential.
- The “silk sheet problem” metaphor illustrates how comfort hinders taking on new challenges.
Embrace Just-In-Time Prep
- Avoid excessive preparation; focus on just-in-time learning relevant to immediate obstacles.
- Engage directly with the problem and learn technical skills only as needed to overcome specific challenges.
Design Life With Hooks
- Create time for startup work by removing an equivalent activity from your schedule.
- Design your environment so your new startup work time is protected and cannot be easily overridden.