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·Nov 25, 2020

I Skipped This Simple Step and My Startup Failed

Find out how you can increase your chances of starting a successful company by following a process you may have never heard of before — A Common Startup Narrative Starting on a new idea is one of the most exciting things to go through. You have these ah-ha moments that come to the front of your mind, almost like magic. Sometimes, these ideas come to you out of surprise when watching TV or even taking a walk. And then…

Entrepreneurship

12 min read

I Skipped This Simple Step and My Startup Failed
I Skipped This Simple Step and My Startup Failed

Nov 23, 2020

Dreams of Formula 1’s Hydrogen Era

Building an innovative propulsion platform will lead Formula 1 towards a brighter future where racing is still competitive, and the world is cleaner because of it. — After many years of racing, it’s time that we say goodbye to one of Formula 1’s most iconic staples — the internal combustion engine. We’ll miss the roaring sounds that we’ve become accustomed to over the last 70 years. …

Technology

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Dreams of Formula 1’s Hydrogen Era
Dreams of Formula 1’s Hydrogen Era

Dec 4, 2019

The most important things you should be doing for yourself in 2020

Here are a few things that will help make next year a lot better for you — Reading those books, you never got to in 2019 I know we’re all guilty of buying books and never picking them back up again. For 2020, read the books that you pick up. If you already have books lying around, then start with those. It can be anything that will bring you enjoyment. And don’t worry if you don’t…

Self Improvement

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The most important things you should be doing for yourself in 2020
The most important things you should be doing for yourself in 2020

Dec 3, 2019

Starting is always the hardest part

But it’s worth every minute of your effort — 2020 is right around the corner, and I’m on a mission to change everything in my life. I know this sounds incredibly cliche, considering that the new year (and decade!) is right around the corner, but it’s relatively standard for me to keep pushing along with my own goals. 2020…

Self Improvement

1 min read


Nov 25, 2019

Why learning vocabulary is key to getting nearly anything done

Knowing the correct words will allow you to become more productive — Whenever I start a brand new venture, whether it be a small or large project, I always go looking for the vocabulary that’ll help me succeed. And while this sounds incredibly easy, it’s inherently more complicated than it seems on the surface. The reason why it’s so difficult at first…

Life Lessons

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Why learning vocabulary is key to getting nearly anything done
Why learning vocabulary is key to getting nearly anything done

Published in The Startup

·Nov 11, 2019

Why giving back is wildly essential for getting the job you want

Focus on what you can give back, and more opportunities will pop up all around you — Giving back is one of the most critical aspects of your success. And a lot of people often skip this piece of the equation, opting into a short term gain approach that gives them an immediate result with no long term opportunities. When I have meetings with individuals that are…

Careers

7 min read

Why giving back is wildly essential for getting the job you want
Why giving back is wildly essential for getting the job you want

Published in The Startup

·Oct 26, 2019

The process of hiring entry-level developers isn’t great. Here’s a better way.

Companies should deploy hiring strategies that strive to simulate what it would look like to work with a candidate every day — The current reality for getting a job as an entry-level developer is scary I’ve met many people over the last few years that are looking to break into the tech industry as an entry-level developer. And honestly, it’s scary for many of them. I feel for them. The reason why it’s scary is that many companies deploy a single hiring strategy that tests…

Startup

9 min read

The process of hiring entry-level developers could be better. Here’s a new way.
The process of hiring entry-level developers could be better. Here’s a new way.

Published in The Startup

·Oct 19, 2019

Getting started with packaging prototypes for your D2C startup

Getting your first package prototype out to potential customers is a surprisingly simple process — My first thought: How do I get from here to there? Building out a company that requires packaging is something that I haven’t done before. So the biggest question for myself was about getting from point A to point B with my idea. It’s funny how our ideas are seemingly clear in our heads. We can imagine things to be whatever…

Startup

4 min read

Figuring out packaging for your D2C startup
Figuring out packaging for your D2C startup

Published in The Startup

·Oct 16, 2019

Boredom will help you become great at what you do

Self-awareness of your boredom will lead you down a new path — One of the biggest reasons why people don’t become great at what they do is because they aren’t willing to work through the boring and repetitive nature of becoming great. I think we all imagine ourselves becoming better at what we do every day. Otherwise, why are we putting that…

Life

7 min read

Boredom will help you become great at what you do
Boredom will help you become great at what you do

Published in The Startup

·Oct 6, 2019

Your progress is dependent upon taking one step at a time

There’s a lot of power in something so simple. — When you think about it, taking a single step at a time doesn’t seem like much on the surface. But when you bundle many steps together, it becomes much more than meets the eye. No matter if you program, design, or just want to begin working on a new project…

Productivity

5 min read

Your progress is dependent upon taking one step at a time
Your progress is dependent upon taking one step at a time
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