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Hope Is Not a Strategy
For every Slack or Notion that caught fire organically, there are thousands of excellent products that died in obscurity. Growth…
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business insights to shift your paradigm
I write from distilled experience and acute observation. Written by a CEO for CEOs.
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How to Build an A+ Team of Dragons
Following on from the leadership note I wrote last month, Why Excellence Costs More, I found your reflections and questions…
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The Oracle of Omaha
This is not my usual leadership note (something I write once a month). Instead, it is a thanksgiving letter by…
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Why Excellence Costs More
I’m not a follower of NBA and most of you (my readers) aren’t either, but I couldn’t think of a…
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Ready for Your ChatGPT Moment?
Do you remember how we always googled everything not so long ago? Any question we ever wanted answered, from finding…
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Grow Fast or Die Slow
It may sound unrealistic but the truth is that a startup cannot afford to slow down.
Bill Gates
Microsoft Founder
Warren Buffett
Investment Legend
Jeff Bezos
Amazon Founder
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From a library of international bestsellers, these hand-picked titles represent the most powerful catalysts for personal and professional transformation.
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The Lean Startup
This book will help you:
Launch successful businesses faster with less waste using revolutionary entrepreneurial methods
Deep Work
This book will help you:
Master the superpower of distraction-free productivity in an increasingly noisy world
Influence
This book will help you:
Develop magnetic charisma and build powerful relationships that accelerate your success
Outlive
This book will help you:
Extend your healthspan and live better longer with cutting-edge longevity science from Dr. Peter Attia
Amp It Up
This book will help you:
Transform your leadership and company performance with Frank Slootman's aggressive growth playbook
The Psychology of Money
This book will help you:
Master the behavioral skills needed to build wealth and make smarter financial decisions
LIFE REFLECTIONS
philosophy that makes you think
More than 400 reflections on all things life
Finding Purpose
The Paradox of Praise
"The great philosopher-sage Sri Aurobindo had something beautiful to say about praise."
Overcoming Fear
COVID-19 and A Beautiful Life
"Something to think about in the face of the escalating COVID-19"
Building Resilience
Whom to Please
"It is quite possible for two people to be in love, be together and yet be on different paths. Love is not about constantly pleasing the other person."
Creating Balance
The Art of Attention
"Paying attention is not just about what you want to focus on but also what you want to take your mind off of. "
Embracing Change
When Loss Hurts
"Here's a beautiful perspective on how to recover from your personal loss"
Mastering Emotions
Mind Full to Mindful
"A single flower blooms, and throughout the world it is spring."
Achieving Success
The Opposite of Kindness
"Ever wondered what the opposite of kindness is? Is it to be unkind or something else?"
Finding Peace
Forgive Yourself
"Are you riding the weight or carrying it? Either way, let go. Forgive yourself for peace and bliss."
Building Relationships
Happiness is a Journey
"Happiness is the path we walk. It's a matter of commitment, in fact, it's a choice and not always the outcome."