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#173 Frank Slootman: Doing Less, Doing Better

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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Focus, Velocity and Momentum

Maintaining focus, velocity, and momentum is essential in managing and prioritizing projects. Regularly revisiting and reassessing priorities is important to ensure things are on track. Bureaucracy can naturally creep into organizations and hinder progress, but it can be fought by maintaining a youthful, innovative mindset and avoiding unnecessary processes and friction. In a meritocratic environment, ideas are judged based on their merit, regardless of hierarchy or title. Maintaining a sense of audacity and daring is crucial, as it keeps the team inspired and motivated to tackle challenges.

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