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How Do I Nicely State in a Resume That I Saved a Startup from Spending $100k?
Someone on Quora asked: How do I nicely state in a resume that I saved a startup from spending $100K by recommending to terminate a project that had no market (based on studies I conducted)? (Without offending the company or project owners) This was my response: Thoroughly analyzed market cap and recommended terminating new vertical product, … Read more
When Do You Know It’s Time to Quit Your Job?
When you realize that you can write a book on… Wait for it… How to Not Get Promoted at a Job at a Fortune 500 Company And you have a full chapter list of exactly how to do it. Chapter 1: Be Performance Driven. Chapter 2: Outperform Everyone. Chapter 3: Study. Be Prepared. Chapter 4: … Read more
How Would You Handle Employees Who Have Children?
Someone on Quora asked: I manage a young startup company in the valley. My only employee is great, but he’s also a new father. Which means leaving work between 6 and 7 pm. I understand him, but it’s hard for a startup that the commitment lasts for work hours only. What would you do as … Read more
As a Non-Technical Founder, Should I Get Coders to Sign NDA’s When I Explain the Idea to Them?
I consult startups. A few of them are scared to share their idea with anyone. I stare blankly and wonder why. If you are a non technical founder, then you better have something more to bring to the table than just an idea. Maybe a marketing background, inside information in the field you wish to … Read more
How Can a Failed Entrepreneur Survive with No Job, Friends, Investors, or Money?
Back at the end of 2010, I had my Lexus taken back and was being kicked out of my 2,600 square foot loft. I was spending all my money on Jameson and spending all my time watching movies off a projector on my wall. I reached a point where I had basically given up on … Read more
Why are Asian Americans upset by the question, “Where are you from?” and the followup “Where are you really from?”
Because they aren’t taking me for my word that I’m really from Los Angeles. — Originally posted on Quora.
Should I report Quora answers that say “Google it” as “Not helpful”?
Yes. It is absolutely a waste of time, not only to yourself but to everyone else who reads the answer to a question that says “Google it”. The reason people contribute thorough and well thought out answers on Quora is so that when someone does Google it, Quora pops up as the result. Why would … Read more
Does an Entrepreneur Need a Niche?
No. An entrepreneur only needs two things: A plan. A talented team to help build and execute that plan. — Originally posted on Quora.
What Is It like to Be Interviewed on Ask Altucher?
On October 14, 2014, Claudia Azula Altucher had messaged me on Quora and asked me if I wanted to be on an episode of Ask Altucher. Without hesitation, I agreed. Listen to podcast here: Ask Altucher – 10 Steps to a Sale It was great news, especially considering that my girlfriend broke up with me … Read more
Why Is It Weird for Someone to Be Nice to People They Don’t Know?
Someone one Quora asked: I was always raised with the idea that we should be kind to strangers, but sometimes I feel that being kind or helpful is not welcome by the people I am trying to help. I am sometimes treated like I am insane for going out of my way to help others. … Read more