I'm currently reading the book "The Founders" which is about the start of PayPal and the culture that led to them creating valuable businesses after their exit -> SpaceX, YouTube, LinkedIn...
And there's a story about one of the founders, Max Levchin, visiting his girlfriend and being so obsessed with programming he was writing code in the bathroom.
I think all of the founders really loved the work they did and what they were building. They were all in and the product they built was a natural extension of themselves.
As Naval says "Escape competition through authenticity."
I love it Lenny. If it doesn't set your heart on fire, but it does for another person, there's no way you're going to outwork them in the long run. The world is a big place and there's room for several in the many markets of life, but following your authentic self is the only way to create a category of one that will stand the tests of time.
Sounds like a great book, I've added it book to my Goodreads list!
I'm currently reading the book "The Founders" which is about the start of PayPal and the culture that led to them creating valuable businesses after their exit -> SpaceX, YouTube, LinkedIn...
And there's a story about one of the founders, Max Levchin, visiting his girlfriend and being so obsessed with programming he was writing code in the bathroom.
I think all of the founders really loved the work they did and what they were building. They were all in and the product they built was a natural extension of themselves.
As Naval says "Escape competition through authenticity."
Thank you for writing Charlie ✨
I love it Lenny. If it doesn't set your heart on fire, but it does for another person, there's no way you're going to outwork them in the long run. The world is a big place and there's room for several in the many markets of life, but following your authentic self is the only way to create a category of one that will stand the tests of time.
Sounds like a great book, I've added it book to my Goodreads list!