Chapter
Recognizing Tendencies in Business
2:08:36 - 2:15:23 (06:47)
Founders need to recognize the tendencies that arise when scaling their business and decide whether to embrace or reject them. Understanding what doesn't scale is also crucial to the success of a business.
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Last-minute churn or the psychological breakdown happening in the final mile is classic behavior in every product release and creativity.
2:08:36 - 2:09:31 (00:55)
Summary
Last-minute churn or the psychological breakdown happening in the final mile is classic behavior in every product release and creativity. You lose perspective when you go through multiple drafts, yet you still feel the need to improve it.
ChapterRecognizing Tendencies in Business
Episode#336: Scott Belsky — How to Conquer the Messy Middle
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
When becoming known for something, it's important not to develop a defensiveness around protecting that identity and correspondingly develop a risk intolerance to trying something different, especially during an acquisition.
2:09:31 - 2:12:51 (03:20)
Summary
When becoming known for something, it's important not to develop a defensiveness around protecting that identity and correspondingly develop a risk intolerance to trying something different, especially during an acquisition. This can be done by being aware of tendencies that creep up right before shipping or being acquired.
ChapterRecognizing Tendencies in Business
Episode#336: Scott Belsky — How to Conquer the Messy Middle
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The best founders understand the importance of both scaling and automation (the science of business) and differentiation (the art of business).
2:12:51 - 2:15:23 (02:32)
Summary
The best founders understand the importance of both scaling and automation (the science of business) and differentiation (the art of business). However, the art side can be challenging and require uncomfortable periods of adaptation.