Style, Activation Energy, and Curiosity

This week, Jim and Yonathan break down the recent blog post by Paul Graham titled How to do Great Work. They break down overall themes and discuss nitty gritty tactics, as well as sharing what resonates the most and what they weren't aligned with before coming up with some practical ways to incorporate the learnings into your business.

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Paul Graham the Warren Buffett of early stage investing
• Focusing on what to work on
• Exponential work
• Having great questions
• Being honest with yourself
• Tactical insights
• Favorite Quotes
• Contrast to Cal Newport
• Seeking out great colleagues

Resources:

• Blog
• Jim Huffman website
• Jim's Twitter
• GrowthHit
• The Growth Marketer's Playbook

Additional episodes you might enjoy:

Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)

Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)

How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)

Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)

How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)