Recognizing how other succeed and duplicating their methods can be hugely useful in a startup. Conversely, groupthink can kill a business. Ruffle some feathers, rock the boat and make sure that what you're doing is absolutely necessary, not just people trying to avoid conflict.
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Adopt pattern recognition and avoid groupthink
Posted by ZackShapiro under StrategyFrom http://www.thestartupstudent.com 5171 days ago
It takes a long time to be an expert
Posted by ZackShapiro under Social MediaFrom http://www.thestartupstudent.com 5175 days ago
Instant gratification leads a lot of us to tell someone that we're an expert. Stephen Colbert's testimony in front of congress slyly made fun of those who refer to themselves as experts with a very short amount of experience. Expertise takes time, relish in the fact that you're still learning.
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Your credibility is everything
Posted by ZackShapiro under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.thestartupstudent.com 5177 days ago
A look into credibility: why an investor would want to take a chance on you, why someone would want to work with you or why someone would even want to be friends with you. We don't give to homeless people because they're not credibile and we can't follow up with where our money was spent. You're mu
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Why the hell should I Like your Facebook page?
Posted by ZackShapiro under Social MediaFrom http://www.thestartupstudent.com 5178 days ago
There are an incredible amount of businesses that recognize the power of Facebook's user base but have no idea how to create a useful fan page. I'll be the first to admit that I haven't devoted much time to Facebook. I touch on two examples, Toyota and Mad Play, that are using Facebook to add value
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Condition yourself to failure. In the classroom.
Posted by ZackShapiro under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.thestartupstudent.com 5180 days ago
Most of us are afraid to make mistakes, even though that's what drives learning. I think as a student, you should make as many mistakes in the classroom as possible. Be bold and reap the rewards. Toughen your skin and fail on a small scale. Start in the classroom.
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