Idea to Startup The One-Inch Picture Frame
Dec 18, 2025
Explore how to break down overwhelming startup plans with manageable methods. Discover the power of Short Assignments and Shitty Drafts, inspired by Anne Lamott, to make progress. Learn to audit your life with a probing question that helps eliminate the unnecessary. Brian shares insights on narrowing ideas, like using the One-Inch Picture Frame technique for focused brainstorming. Plus, he emphasizes the importance of quick, iterative testing over seeking perfection. It's a concise yet impactful guide for budding entrepreneurs!
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Edit Your Life To Make Room
- Remove obligations that no longer serve you before adding new commitments.
- Ask "Knowing what I know now, would I choose to do this again?" for major time drains like jobs and hobbies.
Use Short Assignments
- Break big projects into tiny, testable tasks using short assignments.
- Use small slices to make progress and keep momentum on overwhelming problems.
Bird by Bird Helped The Host
- Brian used Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird as a favorite resource while writing a novel.
- He applied its tactics to startup work and recommends it for entrepreneurs.