#life-lessons

Authentic #collaboration In Tech Starts with the Right People
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By Samantha Radocchia, co-founder and CMO of ChronicledThe most difficult part of building a company is bringing people together as a team.Traditionally, creating a collaborative, supportive team is viewed as something that can’t be forced. It’s widely recognized as a process that takes time and effort from everyone involved.But, as startup culture has grown and the role of founders has become ever more glamorized, a new method of company creation has popped up-venture production studios. Essentially, these studios bring together “founders” to start a company for a specific purpose.Think of it as manufacturing a company.While it’s possible to find success through that system, it’s also a very inorganic and impersonal way to build a company-and isn’t very good at fostering authentic (...)

#life #authentic-collaboration #entrepreneurship #life-lessons

The Quantum Computer: Annihilator of Contemporary #blockchain Technology
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With the popularity of cryptocurrencies on the rise, specialists in the area worry about how, when it comes about, quantum computers will threaten blockchain technology, which at the moment still lacks reliable data security.Photo by Pawel Janiak on UnsplashLooming ThreatsQuantum computers are our future, not just with #cryptocurrency but in all areas of life, though the fear that they could — in the realm where they are seen as being of most use at the moment — crack the cryptography which blockchains use for security.The threat is a real one.However, some scientists believe the only way to counter this is to use quantum blockchains as a wall against the threat.A simple case of ‘like for like’.Like Sheep in the BrainSource: Wooden Poster — Do Androids Dream of Electric SheepMy whole interest in (...)

#life-lessons #science #quantum-computing

The impulse to focus on your weaknesses is a vestigial remain of an outmoded era in our evolution
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Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Auren Hoffman, the CEO of LiveRamp in San Francisco. This essay is a bit different from the normal…Continue reading on Hacker Noon »

#life-lessons #business #marketing #tech #entrepreneurship

Why it Took Me Over 1 Million Views on Medium to Realise the Value of Short Form Content
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Why it Took Over 1 Million Views on Medium for me to Realise the Value of Short Form ContentIf you’ve ever found any value from anything I have ever written on Medium, I would preface this article with a request to follow me on Twitter @Chris_herdI’ve migrated much of my interactions there because I‘ve grown increasingly wary of Medium as a platform for discussion and the advance of ideas and topic that I support, believe and get behind.I really don’t understand where this needless adversarial criticality has emerged from or why it’s a necessary component of any discussion online. Each word written isn’t a challenge to your ego, it is an invitation to share knowledge and join in with a conversation the writer is trying to cultivate with their audience. That was my idealistic view, to begin (...)

#startup #life-lessons #writing #social-media #blockchain

The Big Picture — and Aligning Priorities
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The Big Picture — and Aligning PrioritiesI know this is straight from The Department of Belaboring The Obvious, but yes, the Big Picture matters. It matters regardless of where you are in the organization, it matters regardless of what your job is, and it matters regardless of what your responsibility is./via ▻https://www.monkeyuser.com/2018/priorities/Think of this from the perspective of Aligning Priorities. The thing is, we’ve all got our own priorities. In an ideal world, all our priorities align harmoniously, and exist seamlessly within the global priorities of the company, but, well, this is not that world. The reality is that, everybody is one step away from fizzing off in some random direction like some kind of bottle-rocket gone horribly wrong. And that is at the best of (...)

#software-engineering #life-lessons-101 #management-lessons #aligning-priorities #context-matters

Elon Musk is not reading articles online about how to become Elon Musk
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If you Google ‘How to become Elon Musk’, you will come across thousands of articles that address that question in one way or another. Either they are answers on Quora to that specific question itself, or they are indirect answers to that question with titles ranging from ‘10 ways to think like Elon Musk’ (Forbes) to ‘8 things that Elon Musk does before 8am’ (Medium).You can substitute Elon Musk with any successful entrepreneur, author, sports person, actor, CEO, musician, politician, nobel laureate and you will see similar results.The Internet is full of literature on how to do things like, how to think like and how to become any of these successful people.The Internet is full of this literature because it attracts clicks.People love short cuts. They want to learn how to become successful in (...)

#life-lessons #progress #success #elon-musk #self-improvement

Dear #cryptocurrency Investors — All BAD Things Must Come To An End
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Dear Cryptocurrency Investors — All BAD Things Must Come To An EndI remember back in the 1990s when any company that had a dot-com associated with its name had their stock sore to new all-time highs. Valuations were absurd, but it made no difference, people were buying just off hype and the possibilities of what the adoption of the internet could bring to society.However, the hype could not last forever, in March of 2000 I was working on the equity options floor of the Pacific Stock Exchange, when out of nowhere the tech boom unexpectedly came to an end.An unprecedented amount of dot-com companies had burned through all their money and stocks started to plummet.Suddenly, internet companies had nowhere to run, anyone and everyone with a dot-com after their name had their stock sink to (...)

#investing #life-lessons #economics #bitcoin

The 7 Deadly Sins Of #programming
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Is there anything more fascinating than creating something with your own hands? Watching your creation come to life slowly and slowly? We humans, above everything else, are creators.But in this digital age, the way we create has changed. Most of us now create digitally. We create software and websites to do our bidding. Though our creations may no longer depend on our creativity, we can still get the same high #coding that a potter gets while moulding a vase.The modern programming world has expanded widely giving us a wide choice of options to chose from. Want to work on functional programming or object-oriented programming? You got a choice. Want to work server side or client side? You got a choice. Oh, so you have decided? Here are a 100 programming languages and libraries you can use (...)

#life-lessons #software-development #hackernoon-top-story

Crystal Ball 3000™ : Will the next crypto hype start in 2019?
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Crystal Ball 3000™ : Will the next crypto hype start in 2019?At the beginning of each year, I ask myself the same question as probably pretty much everyone else in the crypto field:“Where will #bitcoin be at the end of the year?”Every investor, entrepreneur and reporter in the press wants to know how the crypto prices will behave in the coming year. After entering the blockchain field in 2014, I asked myself the same questions in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Now it’s the beginning of 2019 and with 2018 we have just had one of the worst crypto-bear years behind us. So:When will the next crypto-hype finally start?Should I put fresh capital into crypto at these supposedly low prices or will it go further down?What is the best coin this year?Will crypto die?Not only the rest of the world, also I want (...)

#investment #finance #life-lessons #cryptocurrency

3 #motivation Hacks for Seemingly Overwhelming Workloads
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Having been recently put in the shoes of a solo founder/creator after leaving my full time job, I have seen a fair bit of upheaval and lot of nay-sayers along the way. The fact that everyone seems to think solo founders are not likely to succeed makes it even harder. (Thanks Paul Graham!)When taking on anything that is new, big and bold, it can be tempting to expect things to be much easier and lose motivation along the way. Here I share three hacks or mindsets that have helped me tremendously and may also help you tackle bigger challenges without losing that motivation that got you started in the first place.See Frustrations as LearningThink about the long haul. Is this just a one time project or venture you’re doing or do you want to be in it for the longer term, perhaps for multiple (...)

#life-hacking #startup #entrepreneurship #life-lessons

How I switched career and what I have achieved in the last 4 years as a developer
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My last 4 years, from zero knowledge to software developerCareer path aheadMedium — meeting place for hungry minds: some sharing their stories, experiences and passions, some just browsing through and reading. Today, I decided to switch to the first category and start sharing with you, community. It’s already been some times that I get my daily dose of reading: new technologies, web development, data science, AI, machine #learning, etc… Yes I am definitely a passionate!How it all began…Seven years ago, as a recent Parisian MSc graduate in applied Mathematics and Actuarial Science, I joined a large international insurance company as a junior actuary. Great experience but, two years in the job, and I needed a change: I was up for a new learning/life experience. And just because “Why not?” I also (...)

#life-lessons #web-development #software-development #javascript

My Principles for #life and Work
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One of the most impactful things that I did in 2018 was to write down a list of principles to become a better person at home and at work. These principles are inspired by my experience as a product manager, books that I’ve read (especially Ray Dalio’s book), and conversations with people who I respect. Although they’re straightforward, following them isn’t easy and requires daily discipline:Take ownershipUnderstand whyPrioritize and executeFind the truthBe radically transparent1. Take ownership1a. Be humbleStart with how you can improve instead of blaming others or making excuses. 1b. DetachTake ownership of your emotions. When you feel frustrated, take a deep breath, and communicate in a clear, calm manner. Don’t spread negative emotions to others. 1c. Build relationshipsTake ownership of (...)

#leadership #product-management #life-lessons #self-improvement

#2018 reflected
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2018 reflected: equity crowdfunding, silver linings, and Grandma.As 2018 is coming to an end, I thought I’d spend some time to reflect on the two most important lessons I learned in 2018, the first one about what’d predict success in an equity crowdfunding, and the second one about silver linings in trying times.Lesson 1: Equity crowdfunding is powerful and empowering, but not for everyone. It makes the most sense when your business is 1. community-oriented and 2. independently-owned.Why community-oriented?Since the launch, startengine.com/hackernoon has attracted 38,000 visits, >85% of which is from the Hacker Noon community. We put the campaign link atop #hackernoon.com, our newsletters, our social media channels and other media assets. It’s clear: our community does rally behind us. (...)

#reflections #equity-crowdfunding #life-lessons

Sediment Hits an All-Time Low for Crypto — Good News For You
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Sediment Hits an All-Time Low for Crypto — Good News For YouEncouragement during these down times, the bear times, the rock ’em, sock ’em robot times when men and women in the world of #cryptocurrency are trying to decide on fight or flight, is typically hard to find as many in this game seem to have knee-jerk reactions about anything and everything with most speculation going into the negative pile. If you go on YouTube, you will find video after video of negatives, death tolls, and scare tactics designed to get investors to take this or that course of action.But smart investors know before choosing a course of action one must consider the long-term effects of their decisions and try to look past what’s happening at the moment and look into the future. That’s when the positives can be brought (...)

#life-lessons #finance #bitcoin #investing

What I Learned After One Year of Trading Cryptocurrencies
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Like many others I was attracted to crypto in hopes of making money and retiring early. Instead, my stress increased and I gained some valuable lessons in human behavior.I jumped into the crypto rabbit hole one year ago and have since invested a lot of time into reading dense white papers, learning technical analysis (TA) and grasping the basics of market psychology. In the process I made all of the classic mistakes — I blindly followed certain traders, fell for scams, lost money, and didn’t sell when I was profiting, greedily hoping the price would rise infinitely to the moon.Ultimately these mishaps pushed me towards painful self-reflection and led me to join a community where I could get feedback and learn from people more experienced than myself. After several setbacks, one year later (...)

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency-investment #finance #life-lessons #cryptocurrency

10 Easy Solutions to Combatting Loneliness In Telecommuting and In Life
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10 Easy Solutions to Combating Loneliness In Telecommuting and In LifeWhether you’re at the office from 9–5 or you’ve embraced a more unconventional work path, it’s critical to take deliberate steps to balance your digital work life with your respective social one.Data from the US Consensus Bureau shows that 3.7 million Americans work from the comfort of their home office at least 50% of the time. In the last 5 years, work from home options increased by 40%. More prevalently, employers offering flexibility through telecommuting options have saved over $44 billion a year combined.While decentralization will continue to be a more sustainable and effective option for employers and employees alike, individuals who opt to pursue the route of telecommuting must prepare for the barriers of entry (...)

#life-lessons #startup #self-improvement #remote-working #digital-nomads

I suck at being altruistic…can I still be a civic #hacker?
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In short, yes.So I’ll share my story briefly.I’ve always been asked why I do what I do. Since I was younger, my ability to empathize and to understand what someone else was feeling has been strong.I was always the neutral party in friend groups and was grateful to have never been bullied to the extent that I some of my dear friends experienced. My role was always to connect but also defend those who needed a shield. I wanted to build space for them to be themselves without external pressures. Just seemed so unfair.I’m sure that little Sarah will agree that my current role as a civic hacker and social entrepreneur aligns with who I’ve been. I’m still connecting and building protective spaces for our communities to take charge of the good we want to see.I watched this last year and I loved what (...)

#altruism #civic-hacker #life-lessons #hacker-for-good

You Can Microdose With Your Heroes, Living or Dead (Really)
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You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with, so why not up that average?Check out Einstein’s speech “The Common Language of Science”I have a 2-minute lifehack for you — spend quality time with your biggest heroes. How — you incredulously demand? It truly is possible if they have recorded speeches, a podcast or audiobooks they themselves have narrated. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Alan Watts, Terence McKenna, Julia Galef, Stewart Brand, Brené Brown … I have a long list of favorites. Who inspires you? Who do you want to be your new BFF? Why limit yourself to the people you can schedule time with?I’ve downloaded great insights through tripping while listening to the voices of world-class thinkers and lovers. I find the words of my heroes penetrate more deeply when I’m in an altered state (...)

#relationships #life-lessons #lifehacks #love #intuition

Why i choose #blockchain
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The future is in our hands and we must make it amazingPhilosophyIf we will make a chart of humanity progress, we will see that for last decades it grows like 2^x function. For last 20 years there were invented smartphones, laptops, self-driven cars, robots, smart houses, Blockchain, virtual reality, lot of medical equipments and this is just small part of all novelty. And i think humanity will progress even faster for next few years. We can see now how the big companies integrate blockchain and machine learning into their business, how many countries engineering robots for daily usage and for military, how Tesla inventing self-driving cars and integrates it in our life, how Blockchain changes payment structure and data transmission, how smart houses doing all our household chores. In (...)

#choose-blockchain #life-lessons #self-improvement #why-i-choose-blockchain

Beginners Guide to #investing In Cryptocurrencies
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For beginners taking their first plunge into the crypto world, it may seem a bit confusing as there is a lot one needs to know before investing in any one particular type of coin. However, with a little guidance, one can start to learn the ropes, and soon be well versed in this type of investing.Like any investment, one should never invest in anything without first knowing what they are investing in. The fear of missing out sometimes will push you to make snap decisions, and in the world of investing this can lead to losses. Understanding the space is the key to investing in cryptocurrency, and if you don’t know the space, then you need to take some time and study blockchain technology to get a good understanding of the platform and how it works before you get started.Take your time (...)

#life-lessons #bitcoin #cryptocurrency-investment #ethereum

The Problem with a Comfortable Career
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A framework for assesssing and re-evaluating things when your work life is just a little too easy.Have you ever found yourself worrying that your life or career was a little too comfortable? And then maybe immediately felt guilty because of how privileged a problem that is to be able to have?This post is for anyone who — like me — has ever asked themselves the question: is everything just a little too easy?I drafted this piece from the 13th floor of a Bangkok condo looking out over a beautiful, modern and foreign city. I had spent the previous week in Chiang Mai hiking mountains, exploring temples, and eating some of the most delicious — and cheapest — food I could imagine.The view from where I drafted this post. Bangkok, Thailand.From Thailand I flew back to Cape Town — arguably one of the best (...)

#entrepreneurship #careers #work-life-balance #life-lessons #personal-development

Know Thyself: The Power of a Decision Journal
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I thought I’d share chapter one of my soon to be released book, The Decision Checklist: A Practical Guide to Avoiding Problems.“Formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune.”  — Jim RohnWe probably make hundreds, if not thousands, of little decisions every day. We make decisions about what to wear in the morning, when to brush our teeth, what to eat for breakfast, whether we’re going to order a grande mocha or a tall soy latte at the Starbucks drive thru, where to park our car, whether or not we’re going to stop and chat with a co-worker in the office. And that’s all before we even sit down at our desk!If you’re a business leader, knowledge worker, or entrepreneur, then #decision-making is a major part of your job. As Erik Larson, founder and CEO of Cloverpop, a (...)

#entrepreneurship #life-lessons #productivity

How long before you get out of a broken car?
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I was once driving down a highway on my own and my cellphone was out of battery. After a while, the engine of my car began to sputter and eventually came to a halt. I checked that there was still fuel in the car. So, I tried turning on the ignition a couple of times in the hope that the car would start. But it didn’t.I had no idea where the nearest petrol station was, I hadn’t seen a car go by since I stopped and I didn’t know how much longer it would be until the sun went down and it became dark. But, I sat in the car and kept turning the ignition on again and again in the hope that the car would start and allow me to go on.Of course, I didn’t actually do this. Not literally, at least. Nobody would do that.We all know that in a situation like that, we try the ignition a couple of times, and (...)

#failure #acceptance #self-improvement #life-lessons #life

Ten things I have learned from failing miserably at building startups… Part — 1
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You all must know this thing, the easiest part of creating a #startup is actually building it, the hard part is make someone to give a shit about it…I write this for those who are starting with a first project or are in the middle of one.I speak from experience, I’ve been building things the last few years, and while I haven’t made the big shot yet I’ve been learning a lot about the process.I could say I don’t live at silicon valley or any other fancy place to be an #entrepreneur or other excuses, but to be realistic, nobody cares what your limitations are, that’s does not mean your limitations are not there, that just mean that nobody cares…It’s simple, when I go to a restaurant and order a burger I don’t think about the hard life that the owner of the restaurant may be facing, and nobody does (...)

#startup-lessons #entrepreneurship #life-lessons

The most definitive way for successfully forming habits
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Stephen King, the author of over 54 novels, commits to #writing two thousand words a day.“I like to get ten pages a day, which amounts to 2,000 words… On some days those ten pages come easily; I’m up and out and doing errands by eleven-thirty in the morning…More frequently, as I grow older, I find myself eating lunch at my desk and finishing the day’s work around one-thirty in the afternoon. Sometimes, when the words come hard, I’m still fiddling around at teatime. Either way is fine with me, but only under dire circumstances do I allow myself to shut down before I get my 2,000 words.”This is a typical example of the daily practice at play. Of course, committing to writing two thousand words a day and doing it consistently won’t ensure you and I become as good or as successful as Stephen King (...)

#life-lessons #goals #self-improvement #habit-building