Taylor Allan

April 23, 20250Comments

When Perfectionism Becomes Poison

"Good enough is good enough. That's a good saying. Not a great one, but good enough." - Jed McKennaTomorrow is the final day of a two-month solo retreat I started

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Taylor Allan

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March 11, 20250Comments

Thank you, Paul.

"We're not here to collect thank you's, we're here to sell products. Grow some teeth." - Paul Reddick, my first business coachIt's late December, 2009.I'm at my then-girlfriend's cottage for

by Taylor Allan

Taylor Allan

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March 5, 20250Comments

The Next Evolution Of My Work

“If you want to build a brand, you have to be willing to piss off 80% of people to get to your 20%.” - Jane Wurwand, 240MM entrepreneurYesterday, I announced

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Taylor Allan

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March 4, 20250Comments

The kiss of death in business

"To build product, make something people want. To create art, make something you want. The best do both." - Naval RavikantI've got three lessons for entrepreneurs -- aspiring and experienced

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Taylor Allan

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March 3, 20250Comments

The Path has a problem.

“…Life speaks with a voice to you, a voice that brings you answers for the questions you continually ask of it.” - Douglas AdamsThe Path has a problem.(if you're new

by Taylor Allan

Taylor Allan

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February 27, 20250Comments

Capitalism Is Noisy.

Quote at the end, today...During our retreat last weekend, a friend dropped a line I won't easily forget:"Capitalism is noisy."Hah!(let that one sink in...)Now, I won't talk much about capitalism

by Taylor Allan

Taylor Allan

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February 26, 20250Comments

I think we can pull this off…

"The path of true learning is strewn with rocks, not roses. Anyone who insists on taking the easier way ends up in a fools paradise." - Jed McKenna No promises, today... But

by Taylor Allan

Taylor Allan

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January 1, 20250Comments

January 1st, 2025

"There are only three answers to a prayer: yes, not yet, and 'I have something else in mind for you.'" - Elsa Dutton, 1923Happy new year.I'm writing to you from

by Taylor Allan

Taylor Allan

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December 27, 20240Comments

Final Email Of 2024

“The struggle to obtain a reward teaches us the reward’s worth, and is thus a crucial part of the reward” - Gurwinder BhogalI'm writing to you from the airport as

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June 16, 20240Comments

Training The Total Human

Tell me if you've experienced this -- or, if you're experiencing it right now...

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