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Mentioned in 28 episodes

The messy middle

Book • 2018

In 'The Messy Middle,' Scott Belsky delves into the often-overlooked middle phase of projects and ventures, where the initial excitement has worn off and the final success is still uncertain.

The book is filled with practical insights, anecdotes, and actionable takeaways from Belsky's own experiences as an entrepreneur and investor.

It covers topics such as managing uncertainty, powering through challenges, and making strategic decisions to ensure the success of any bold endeavor.

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

Mentioned in 28 episodes

Recommended by

Becky Kennedy

as a useful book.

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Mentioned by

Scott Belsky

as a book inspired by his experience building Behance and navigating the challenges of the 'messy middle'.

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Mentioned by

Jason Fried

as a book about the challenges of the middle stages of a company's growth.

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Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

as one of

Scott Belsky

's books.

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Mentioned by

Sam Parr

as a great book about navigating the challenges of a venture's mid-stage.

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Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

in the context of learning how to share takeaways from a book and get the author's attention.

145: Things That Matter by Joshua Becker

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

while discussing the difficulties of the middle stages of a project or journey.

150: Optimize for Intentionality

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as the following book to be discussed.

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Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book about navigating the challenges of the creative process.

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Mentioned by

Chris Koerner

when discussing the spectrum of musicians after the internet boom.

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