The difference between autonomy and self-sufficiency
I was browsing through my notes that I make while reading books and found these beautiful definitions: Autonomy is about…
Internal cooperation
Cooperation between people inside your company always involves what is called adjustment costs. Imagine a continuum of cooperation as a…
When to pivot
Today I talked to a Founder that considers pivoting, and here are a few thoughts on this process. Let’s start…
Another strategy on how to focus
We all agree that we must be able to focus on the most important things. I overheard a simple rule…
Focus after product launch
The most important thing after you launch a new product or service is not to make it easier for people…
No challenge is too big
Today I had a conversation which started with me asking a question: If I formulate global challenges that I want…
A few thoughts on control
Control is the impact on the movement of objects, a change in the trajectory of this movement. Thus it’s possible…
Go for primitive
If you are over 35, you are more likely to fail in any business than your younger competitors. The problem…
Busting a choice myth
There is a common belief out there that our life is a consequence of the choices we make. Could that…
The only skill needed to live your dream life
What would you like to do if you don’t have to go to work? Most often, people respond with something…
Competition is getting fiercer
Thirty years ago, the number of products totaled hundreds of thousands of positions worldwide. Local assortment in your neighboorhood did…
Business fundamentals
There are three fundamental elements of business: The ability to attract peoples attention The ability to convert attention into transactions…