[...] Software that’s boring will never turn into a movement
Who can I reach?
Will they talk about it with their peers?
Can I earn and maintain permission to continue the conversation
[...] Grinding out code is not on top of the hierarchy of value. Creating and inventing interesting solutions is on the top of the hierarchy of value.
Once they learn about the utility offered will they pay for it
[..] Free is the most powerful marketing tool ever. If it is free then trial is more likely. If tiral leads to someone becoming connected to a group they do not want to become disconnected from they will start paying because that value has been proven.
[...] Implementation can be outsourced. Brilliant design can not.
[...] Be the change you wish to see in the world. – Gandhi
So there I am in need to apply accelerated learning tactics on a subject I need to absorb and make use of sooner than later. In order to do that I did some rapid research on the internet and this is the outline and take-away points I felt like being useful. Do follow the links to read more.
[...] If someone granted you one wish, what do you imagine you would want out of life that you haven’t gotten yet? – 77 Ways To Learn Faster
8. Take a hike. Changing your perspective often relieves tension, thus freeing your creative mind. Taking a short walk around the neighborhood may help.
14. Take a bath or shower. Both activities loosen you up, making your mind more receptive to recognizing brilliant ideas.
18. Every picture tells a story. Draw or sketch whatever it is you are trying to achieve. Having a concrete goal in mind helps you progress towards that goal.
35. Motivate yourself. Why do you want to learn something? What do want to achieve through learning? If you don’t know why you want to learn, then distractions will be far more enticing.
43. Read as much as you can. How much more obvious can it get? Use Spreeder (#33) if you have to. Get a breadth of topics as well as depth.
67. Do unto others: teach something. The best way to learn something better is to teach it to someone else. It forces you to learn, if you are motivated enough to share your knowledge.
[...] “In order for things to change, you must change. When you change, everything will change for you. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Success is what you attract by the person become.” - Jim Rohn
Learning by connections
The process of creating connections between ideas;õ
Confusion
First insights
Expand on insights
Trim back connections
Repeat
Confusion
You are searching for a pattern.
First insights
You acquire first seeds of understanding. To do that one has to be expose to as many explanations as possible.
Iterate your ideas on a whiteboard and use your sleep, shower and jogging time to process the ideas. When you come back change your white board. This is the fastest way to plan your company.
Step away from the keyboard to solve hard problems. – Via Mark
Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. – Gandhi via Remember Me
[...] Travelers are transporting ideas which move faster and more broadly than the aircraft itself and which does not translate into more airline tickets sold.
[...] Creating new ideas takes time and high levels of concentration. – Craig
[...] Ideas are easy to find once you understand the basics of how they work – Scott
[...] my mind began to wonder too, making connections, drawing insights and developing ideas – Peter
