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The difference 1% makes (in an economic forecast)
Today, forecasters increased their growth forecast for India to 7.5%. The forecast was, a few months ago, only 6% and had been raised to 7%. That’s a big increase. The forecast from the IMF from 2014, ranging forward 60 years,
The difference 1% makes (in an economic forecast)
Today, forecasters increased their growth forecast for India to 7.5%. The forecast was, a few months ago, only 6% and had been raised to 7%. That’s a big increase. The forecast from the IMF from 2014, ranging forward 60 years,
Tl:dr of: Everything is Negotiable by Kennedy.
This classic classic sales technique book is about the negotiation part. I think it reduces well into a simple How To list. It’s worth reading the examples as anecdotes, but the world really needs a Do and Don’t list for
Tl:dr of: Everything is Negotiable by Kennedy.
This classic classic sales technique book is about the negotiation part. I think it reduces well into a simple How To list. It’s worth reading the examples as anecdotes, but the world really needs a Do and Don’t list for
“World’s biggest problem” startup ideas
One neat way to think of startup ideas is to think of a big problem. That’s how Solar City and SpaceX and Tesla were created, I’m pretty sure. It’s part of the Thiel method — though his approach focuses more
“World’s biggest problem” startup ideas
One neat way to think of startup ideas is to think of a big problem. That’s how Solar City and SpaceX and Tesla were created, I’m pretty sure. It’s part of the Thiel method — though his approach focuses more
I should probably pay more for my iPhone
11/26/2015 – 6 minutes and 1 pickup 11/25/2015 – 128 minutes and 25 pickups 11/24/2015 – 151 minutes and 47 pickups 11/23/2015 – 158 minutes and 30 pickups 11/22/2015 – 65 minutes and 104 pickups 11/21/2015 – 193 minutes and
I should probably pay more for my iPhone
11/26/2015 – 6 minutes and 1 pickup 11/25/2015 – 128 minutes and 25 pickups 11/24/2015 – 151 minutes and 47 pickups 11/23/2015 – 158 minutes and 30 pickups 11/22/2015 – 65 minutes and 104 pickups 11/21/2015 – 193 minutes and
Product/startup idea: OpenCalendar
Google Maps has eaten the world but at the same time shown the value of modern, configurable, API-based maps. So I have been happy to see Mapbox doing really well for example. And the next-gen ideas on maps are unbelievable
Product/startup idea: OpenCalendar
Google Maps has eaten the world but at the same time shown the value of modern, configurable, API-based maps. So I have been happy to see Mapbox doing really well for example. And the next-gen ideas on maps are unbelievable
Tl;dr of Thiel’s Zero to One
The book doesn’t appear to be a simple rehash of the notes from his Stanford class “Startup”. 1. The challenge of the future It’s making startups; that’s how we make progress. 2. Party like it’s 1999 The 1999 bubble left
Tl;dr of Thiel’s Zero to One
The book doesn’t appear to be a simple rehash of the notes from his Stanford class “Startup”. 1. The challenge of the future It’s making startups; that’s how we make progress. 2. Party like it’s 1999 The 1999 bubble left
Product idea: Sixth Sense
Here’s a trend: notifications as a platform. Apps and OS-level tools that bring you notifications are all over the place — the Apple Watch is arguably all about notifications and then there is the new Facebook app and central features
Product idea: Sixth Sense
Here’s a trend: notifications as a platform. Apps and OS-level tools that bring you notifications are all over the place — the Apple Watch is arguably all about notifications and then there is the new Facebook app and central features
How to Dim Your iPhone Screen At Night
Settings –> General –> Accessibility –> Zoom –> Zoom Filter –> Low Light. Works on iOS (iPhone, iPad). There is also a “shortcut” setting in Accessibility to triple-tap and turn it on or off.
How to Dim Your iPhone Screen At Night
Settings –> General –> Accessibility –> Zoom –> Zoom Filter –> Low Light. Works on iOS (iPhone, iPad). There is also a “shortcut” setting in Accessibility to triple-tap and turn it on or off.
Calendar spam reaches the next level
Sometimes I like to post about neat product/tech things I notice. Like I discovered you can type on the iPhone without looking at the keyboard. Like you can make eye contact and still type the whole time. (<–
Calendar spam reaches the next level
Sometimes I like to post about neat product/tech things I notice. Like I discovered you can type on the iPhone without looking at the keyboard. Like you can make eye contact and still type the whole time. (<–
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