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listening & learning from @jack (thank you!) 13 leadership habits that actually work: 1) be yourself (authenticity can't be faked) 2) be committed to excellence (no shortcuts) 3) be positive (hardest during startup/tech building) 4) be prepared (luck = preparation meeting opportunity) 5) be detail-oriented (small things like tucked shirts build pride) 6) be organized (systems matter) 7) be accountable (no excuses) 8) be near + farsighted (near is easy, far is hard) 9) be fair (consistency builds trust) 10) be firm (boundaries create clarity) 11) be flexible (adapt or die) 12) believe in yourself (confidence is contagious) 13) be a leader (show > tell) 10 leadership mistakes that kill companies: 1) paralyzing patience (action beats perfection) 2) extreme delegation (too much/too little) 3) playing favorites (kills culture) 4) excessive socializing (blurs boundaries) 5) neglecting longtime staff reviews (early employees need most pressure) 6) avoiding hiring decisions (team quality = everything) 7) delegating core duties (leadership can't be outsourced) 8) dodging accountability (blame game = death) 9) creating comfort zones (tension drives growth) 10) weak standards (high bars build pride) 6 timeless leadership principles from patton: 1) praise beats blame 2) clear expectations win 3) discipline = pride + details + respect 4) lead by voice + example 5) show up at the front 6) don't overload juniors the secret: doing simple things consistently beats doing complex things occasionally source video:

In silence lies strength. In stillness, mastery. In restraint, power. In flow, freedom.

Simplicity unlocks success.

incentives = destiny

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I can’t believe it’s already been 16 years. Forever grateful! Thank you, Satoshi! 💛 https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf

Feeling lonely or misunderstood while driving change is normal. Stay true to your convictions, but keep your ears open for valuable signal along the way.

The only things holding us back are willpower and putting in the work.

I want not only to shape the future but also to make it look and feel like the future.

Calm and steady > rushing tides Be wary when everyone is excited

Controversial AI take: The true measure of intelligence is not in answers but in questions.

Maybe we do need AI-driven democracy: Train an AI on citizens' will, use it to make decisions. Periodically retrain with new input. No more politicians, just people's voices amplified. A feedback loop of direct democracy.

Peace > Happiness

Everyone seems to be talking about "founder mode" lately. It may work for Airbnb, but let's not forget the stellar performance of "manager mode" giants like Microsoft, Apple, Amazon & Nvidia. These tech leaders have thrived with it scaling to unprecedented heights. "Founder mode" has merits and I've also learned one size doesn't fit all.

Life Lesson: Don't assume you deserve anything by default. Work for what you want and need. If something is given to you, it's a gift. Don't expect it.