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June 10, 20250Comments

I lost more than just basketball…

“If your vision told you to choose a different path, then the right opportunity is waiting for you on the new one.” - YellowstoneI’ve had two existential crises in my
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June 5, 20250Comments

The “What Would Kobe Do?” Business Model

A quick note before we begin:Today at 3 pm EST, I will be sending a private email to our early-invite list for FounderLab.So, if you answered "yes" in our FounderLab
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June 4, 20250Comments

The most embarrassing moment of my career

"Be humble or get humbled." - MindTrapsI got schooled.Clowned, exposed, humiliated -- embarrassed as badly as I've ever been, in my career......All while standing in front of a group of
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June 3, 20250Comments

The business I never told you about

“Sometimes our misfortunes are the sails that take us to the shores we are meant to be on.” - Dune ProphecyI don't think I've ever told this to anyone.(it was
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
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