What I Am Reading:
“We humans are forward-facing, gravity-bound plodders. Can the liquid motion of the octopus radicalise our ideas about time?”
For when someone says “I’ve seen this before, it didn’t work”
“If you’re a founder you’ve probably heard someone say “oh, I’ve seen this idea before - it didn’t work” or “isn’t this just like that other thing that person/company X tried?”
As a founder, I heard this dozens of times. It’s likely to come from investors, but you hear it from other founders, potential employees, advisors, customers, even family members. Like it or not, pattern matching is strong.”
“The secret to satisfaction has nothing to do with achievement, money, or stuff.”
THE SEVEN VIRTUES OF GREAT INVESTORS
“Last year, in my Wall Street Journal newsletter (and in my columns), I wrote a series about the essential attributes that all great investors seem to share.
The series was inspired partly by Benjamin Graham’s declaration, in The Intelligent Investor, that intelligence is “a trait more of the character than of the brain.””
What I am Watching:
The Best Way To Answer “So What Do You Do?”
“Do you have an unforgettable answer to that question? We introduce ourselves all the time, and if we’re honest, we usually blow it. Answering this question poorly is the most frequent mistake we make, and the easiest to fix. The Elevator Pitch is dead. Nobody wants your business card...yet. After meeting one of his heroes and blowing his introduction, Clay Hebert has been obsessed with how we introduce ourselves and tell our story. In this short but powerful talk, Clay will share his Perfect Intro framework that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, leaders, and brands craft better intros, tell compelling stories, and be unforgettable.”
Stanley Druckenmiller | May 2023 | Keynote at USC Marshall
What I am Listening To:
“Known for his exceptional work in sports and mental performance, Andy Triana stands out as a leading figure in enhancing neurological and cognitive abilities. He's a proven problem solver, offering solutions to performance issues where others have failed and stepping in to provide relief in high-pressure, emergency situations. Andy has consulted, managed, and worked with athletes from all corners of the globe. He's not just known for his profession; he's recognized for the dedication he pours into his craft, consistently delivering results when they matter most.
Andy is the mastermind behind The Performance Vibe (TPV) and Go Super Brain (GSB), two groundbreaking initiatives revolutionizing sports performance-related services. TPV, a unique performance management company, pioneers a brain-first approach to addressing performance, health, and neurobiological problems. The organization is committed to assisting professionals in making performance-related decisions.”
