Some of my dearest reads

Intensity, determination, and a relentless focus on the products details

Prepare for frustration, expect to throw away, take documentation seriously, and don't be afraid to say no.

The “you grow or you die“ mindset, a great story about how perseverance taught through distance running translated into business

My favorite book, read it! Learned so much that I can't note it all down here.

You don't need to build the next overfunded unicorn! You're probably better off solving a real problem for a community you're passionate about in a profitable (sustainable) way.

Again a great story about determination it took 5127 prototypes to get the 1st version of the vacuum. Also really inspiring what Dyson does in engineering side but also on the socail & environmental side.

Startups are as fragile as the people / relationships who built them. Human egos, power struggles, and ownership conflicts often determine a company's trajectory more than the technology itself.

“If you are going to eat shit, don't nibble.” Leadership isn't about following formulas the hard things is ... there are none. Prioritize people -> product -> profits in that order.

MVP's rule. Stay focused on the problem

Embrace short-term pain for long-term gain and stay aligned with your personal values. Happiness come from authenticity, continuous learning, and building

13 employees perfectionism, risk-aversion, and community focus 1BN$ aquisition

True innovation comes from creating something entirely new ('zero to one') rather than iterating on existing ideas, and success requires building a monopoly through a unique solution, perfect timing, the right team.

How mathematics has been humanity's essential companion throughout history, evolving from basic numeration to concepts like imaginary numbers and Boolean logic

When you're on to something great, it won't feel like a revolution. It'll feel like common sense. Either Hell yeah or no (I genuinely live by this). Never forget that absolutely everything you do is for the customer.

How the genius who solved the enigma and came up test for human intelligence developed the theoretical foundation for modern computers

Extreme competitiveness & ownership alongside a positive mindset (embracing failure) and always take action