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How to Distinguish the Product CEO
In a startup, I would be what you consider a COO. I don’t know how to make ANYTHING, except skin toner. Don’t ask me how I know how to make it. It’s a weird thing to know how to make. I don’t even know why I know how to make it. Since I don’t know … Read more
What I Did When I Realized That My Work Was Pointless
I have worked hard at every venture I put my mind to. In the past, I’ve tried to build up multiple start ups from the ground. I tried to swerve my way to financial success. I wanted to have it all. Money. Power. Respect. In my journey, I’ve had anything that could go wrong… Go wrong on … Read more
The Reason Why Some Intelligent People Fail to Achieve Their Potential
There is only one answer here. Over analyzing probability. What is the chance of creating an empire like Apple? Slim to none. How about Microsoft? The same. To be President? You only have one shot every four years, and only one person wins the seat. So… To shoot for the stars, I have to risk … Read more
We Thought We Were Left for Dead
Death can be a touchy subject. My take on death is it can be one of the scariest events we’ll ever face, especially when you’re over 90% certain that you won’t make it out of a scenario alive. I’ve been in a scenario much like this as of two years ago. I took a trip … Read more
Blueprints: the Ultimate Guide on How to Thoroughly Screw up Your Life
These are some things that led me down a road to where I hated absolutely everything about myself: Don’t learn from your mistakes. Continue to make the same mistakes, over and over. Surround yourself with the wrong crowd. You become a product of your environment. Eventually, you will no longer know who you used to be. Chase … Read more
The Power of No! (Yes, without the W)
Last month, someone whom I consider to be one of my best friends had decided to send me something in the mail. He sent me a gift that surpasses all gifts. Something he had created not only by himself, but with his lovely wife as well. This man… He may even be more than a … Read more
Buying a Car: The Best Bargaining Techniques when Buying a Car from a Dealer
Back in 2005-2007, I used to sell vehicles. I was the #2 top selling sales person at both of the stores of where I worked. When I was working at a high volume dealership, I was averaging about 23 vehicle sales a month. I felt that I could provide the insight necessary on what consumers … Read more
The Best Way to Get an Unvested Co-Founder to Resign
On Quora, I was asked what the best way to get a co-founder who is uninterested and not pulling his weight to resign. The other co-founders are trying to structure an agreement where all parties are happy and are willing to give the guy some equity, even though they have very little in their bank … Read more
What Quora is and Why You Should Provide Your Knowledge There for Free
Someone on Quora asked: Why should I provide my knowledge to Quora for free? This was my response: Quora is a knowledge market where some of the most profound questions are answered by some of the most brilliant minds known to man, from scientists to astronauts to PhD’s, attorneys, venture capitalists, angel investors and engineers. … Read more
The Most Important Things to Consider when Choosing a Life Partner
Through the grapevine, we’ve heard it many times. That a happy wife (or husband) equates to a happy life. This carries over into all aspects other of life, whether it be personal, business or even recreational. In order to have a successful career, most of us have to look at the most important things at … Read more