Physics theories, Elon Musk, Mac Andreesson and Time in different perspective
Explore this week's read, watch and ponder.
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🙋♂️Hours aren’t equal
An hour isn’t an hour. It’s a collection of minutes that add up to an hour. And 60 uninterrupted minutes is a higher-quality hour than an hour chopped into four 15-minute sessions. Uninterrupted hours lead to quality time, quality work. Days chunked into tiny blocks of time are a terrible way to work.
It’s from Basecamp’s philosophy. An internet company is driven by these ideas and responsible for creating Basecamp and HEY, books like Rework and Remote. Every company should have some ideologies to keep exploring and innovating.
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🗨️Quote worth sharing
One big mistake people repeatedly make is focusing on proving themselves right instead of focusing on achieving the best outcome. These people care more about getting credit than creating great work. Give up the desire for credit. Focus on creating the best outcome. - FS blog/ Shane Paris
📺Worth Watching
Marc Andreessen: It’s Time To Write - How I write
Marc Andresson is an investor, co-founder of Netscape, the first web browser, and co-founder and general partner of Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). In this podcast, he explores his writing, reading, and creative process.
Elon Musk’s Advice to young people
Elon Musk shared some advice for young people. This is a clip from a podcast you can listen to.
📖Worth Reading
The greatest theories in Physics.
It includes many theories throughout the history.
There are three simple techniques for saying no effectively. Using them gives you power and legitimacy, it promotes collaboration, and it drives impact. And anyone can do it.
🤔Question Worth Answering
What unique do you do to stay focused on your work?