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Reflection on Age and Deadlines with a Shopify CEO Example
37:22 - 47:10 (09:47)
The speaker shares their appreciation for content where individuals reflect on their life at a certain age or give advice to their younger selves, while also discussing the importance of deadlines and referencing an example from Shopify's CEO.
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Deadlines are useful in forcing individuals to focus on the minimum viable product and prioritize tasks that are necessary to move forward, as opposed to getting bogged down in minor details and decisions.
37:22 - 38:59 (01:36)
Summary
Deadlines are useful in forcing individuals to focus on the minimum viable product and prioritize tasks that are necessary to move forward, as opposed to getting bogged down in minor details and decisions.
ChapterReflection on Age and Deadlines with a Shopify CEO Example
Episode#178 - George Mack - Mental Models 103
PodcastModern Wisdom
The lack of forcing functions in our lives can lead to regrets in the future.
39:01 - 41:20 (02:18)
Summary
The lack of forcing functions in our lives can lead to regrets in the future. Restricted freedom in certain areas can help in personal growth, such as setting goals and creating milestones that hold us accountable.
ChapterReflection on Age and Deadlines with a Shopify CEO Example
Episode#178 - George Mack - Mental Models 103
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host discusses his experience with starting a podcast and how it relates to Tobias Lütke’s concept of finding a global versus local maximum in business and life.
41:20 - 43:18 (01:58)
Summary
The host discusses his experience with starting a podcast and how it relates to Tobias Lütke’s concept of finding a global versus local maximum in business and life.
ChapterReflection on Age and Deadlines with a Shopify CEO Example
Episode#178 - George Mack - Mental Models 103
PodcastModern Wisdom
Shopify CEO shifts focus from the local maximum to the global maximum by assuming the company's current state as a six on the scale, and focusing on ideas that solve long-term problems.
43:19 - 47:10 (03:51)
Summary
Shopify CEO shifts focus from the local maximum to the global maximum by assuming the company's current state as a six on the scale, and focusing on ideas that solve long-term problems.