The early-stage playbook for leading in the earliest, highest-leverage chapter of your company’s story.
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This week: the quiet tax on your brain, plus the AI dev-speed illusion, premium-brand lessons, and new hiring options.
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This week: imposter thoughts vs syndrome, the best NSM guide, a legendary Scorsese bromance, and an unreal book rec.
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This week: where your future traffic is actually going, accent modification magic, weird NFL score patterns, and a call for National Service.
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Saturday Special: how to build a 2026 plan that actually ties goals to outcomes.
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This week: breaking down the three kinds of AI bubbles, a smarter way to hire, what to read from a16z, and Justin Mares’ founder longevity list.
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Imposter thoughts are normal. Imposter syndrome isn’t — here’s how to break the loop.
Nov 11, 2025
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This week: what founders get wrong about efficiency, the best new GPT tricks, and a newsroom run by bots.
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This week: why burnout’s about connection, not capacity, sales insights, & Semafor’s strategy
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A personal take on privilege, preparation, and the strange math between luck and leverage
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This week: how service-led founders hit $10M ARR, why AI isn’t a bubble, and my key takeaways from reading Platform Revolution (building leverage through networks).
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Discover how leading platforms leverage network effects, modular design, and governance rules.
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This week: how to make your plan move — plus AEO hacks, AI fever dreams, and Sora’s surge
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This week: how founders plan smarter — plus Hinkie, Walling, and the 5% rule.
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