Yak shaving is something coders and programmers talk about a lot. The term was originally in reference to a Ren & Stimpy episode, but became widely used in MIT, took on its own meaning and then spread from there on. It refers to how we are often massively distracted by life's mundane tasks even when… Continue reading Yak Shaving
Category: Entrpreneurship
The Paradox Of Choice
Having a choice when starting a business seems to be a massive distraction and one of the major pitfalls a CEO could face. I find it really interesting that a lot of famous startup incubators tend to give founders around $20,000 to execute their idea. Some of the most successful startups in the world have… Continue reading The Paradox Of Choice
NHS Startup Part X – Vanity Metrics
We have a 100% growth rate per day at the moment. What does this mean? Nothing. Vanity metrics or getting "high on your own supply" is so easy to do. But what matters is the mission and accomplishing what you set out to do. The whole point of a startup is to test a hypothesis… Continue reading NHS Startup Part X – Vanity Metrics
Two Key Things To Consider Before You Create An App
Having a software based start up is really popular. Mainly because the costs of starting one are so miniscule. You can literally have an idea and if you're a coder, get something up and running. If you're not a coder then you can usually cajole someone you know into building something for you or spend… Continue reading Two Key Things To Consider Before You Create An App
The Indifferent, The Early Adopters, The Haters
Being a founder is like being a school child again. You have to put your hand up a lot, ask a load of questions, then do the work to get to the next chapter. It can be scary putting yourself in this position, but it's a must. If you're a know it all then you'll be reluctant to learn and keep… Continue reading The Indifferent, The Early Adopters, The Haters
Multitasking Is Not A Myth…(Kind Of)
People say that multitasking is impossible to do. The human mind simply cannot process more than one thing at a time. As soon as you change gears from reading, to checking e-mail, to answering a phone call etc. you are wasting valuable time switching from one gear to another. Interestingly enough good organisations and highly productive… Continue reading Multitasking Is Not A Myth…(Kind Of)
Holding Up The Mirror
Every time you make a positive change in your life you will face a lot of resistance. Sometimes it's the people who are closest to you that will try to dissuade you. You might have started that work out programme, changed your diet to get into shape, or started to pursue something that is deeply… Continue reading Holding Up The Mirror
NHS Startup Part IX – Bigger Than Me
Putting something out into the world is a very strange experience. My startup is now live in a GP Surgery. What I'm loving about this whole process is how what you create belongs to the world. It no longer feels like I own anything and that I've created something bigger than just myself. At this point I am just acting… Continue reading NHS Startup Part IX – Bigger Than Me
Disruption Looks Like A Toy
When the first iPhone was released it was flown over to Nokia headquarters. One of the divisions in Nokia had already been working on a similar product and was asking for some more money to develop it further. One of the executives held the iPhone up and asked the fatal rhetorical question: "What's their market share?"… Continue reading Disruption Looks Like A Toy
Make It Count
Easy Wins Don't Count If someone gets the grades by cheating or gets that promotion because their dad is the boss then it doesn't count. They know it and everyone else knows it. What's more, because they didn't earn it they have no character, integrity or insight. They haven't learnt how to work with people, how to bring… Continue reading Make It Count
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