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Being Trustworthy
Trust is foundational for good relationships, either personal or corporate. At its best, It is bilateral, yet trust cannot be demanded, only given. All we can control is our side of the trust relationships we are part of.
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Circles of Control, Influence, and Concern
I certainly did not invent the concept of the Circles of Control, Influence, and Concern. Still, I did learn about these ideas early in my career (I believe from Stephen Covey), and it has proved a go-to framework for thinking about the work of building a startup.
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Scar Tissue
Things always take longer than we wish (including in startups!), and this is especially true of post-surgical recovery. As we heal, our bodies go through a series of stages that can make progress hard to discern.
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The Growth Moments
As you grow your startup, you will be confronted with moments that require fast decisions. Self-aware moments where surprise catches you off-guard, and you have to think instantaneously about what is good for the company.
