There is a common misconception about how success accumulates. I repeatedly see posts on social media along the lines of: I suppose the message is that if we are just a little better, we will be about 38 times as good a year from now. While it's hard to challenge the notion that we should … Continue reading On the Exponentiality of Life
The Best Books I Read in January 2020
January had plenty of travelling time, which - for me - means reading time. My book picks this month were generally disappointing, but three are worth highlighting: One Life. How we forgot to live meaningful lives (Morten Albæk). The book brought a fresh perspective on the absurdity of splitting life into airtight compartments. The impossibility … Continue reading The Best Books I Read in January 2020
The best books I read in 2019
2019 was a productive reading year for me. I got through the equivalent of 27,679 pages over 75 books, audiobooks, and ebooks. Some of them were very inspirational and some less so. I often get asked for book recommendations, so this post serves to go through the best books of 2019 for me. Note that … Continue reading The best books I read in 2019
What Jedis and entrepreneurs have in common
Today, I was reminded of the wise words of a true hero, Yoda, the legendary Jedi Master. I’ll come back to this legend in a second. One of the benefits of my role is being able to speak to all the great entrepreneurs we work with. I’m fortunate to see what works well in each … Continue reading What Jedis and entrepreneurs have in common
Learning Trees: 7 steps to structure and accelerate your learning
It used to be that people would spend the first part of their life going to school, the second part of their life applying what they learnt in school, and the third part of their life retired and potentially teaching others. Things are changing rapidly nowadays. It used to be sufficient to accumulate knowledge in … Continue reading Learning Trees: 7 steps to structure and accelerate your learning
Former Nestlé Executive VP, Nandu Nandkishore, on Understanding Consumer Psychology
Nandu Nandkishore is an Executive Fellow at London Business School and the former Executive Vice President and board member of Nestle Asia, Oceania and Africa, where he built his reputation as a great leader and brand builder (As Martin Lindstrom previously has highlighted in his interview on this blog). Today, Nandu holds a number of … Continue reading Former Nestlé Executive VP, Nandu Nandkishore, on Understanding Consumer Psychology
25 Product Management Tips For Your First 100 days
Congratulations on your new role as product manager! As a product manager, you will have a big role in executing the vision of the company and of delivering the true value to your users. It's an exciting space to operate in, but it is also very unlike any other field. You will be the glue … Continue reading 25 Product Management Tips For Your First 100 days
Nir Eyal on the Psychology of Habit-forming Products
I have looked forward to bringing this interview by Nir Eyal since I first spoke to him a few months back. Nir is the author of “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products” - a book described as the "essential crib sheet for any startup looking to understand user psychology" by Dave McClure of 500 Startups - … Continue reading Nir Eyal on the Psychology of Habit-forming Products
Martin Lindstrom on the Future of NeuroMarketing and What Fortune 100 Companies Have to Learn About Marketing
Martin Lindstrom is a brand-builder and author of multiple bestsellers including Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy. Martin is a person I have come to know and respect. He is a Time Magazine Influential 100 Honouree and helps everything from Fortune 100 brands, like PepsiCo, Nestlé, Carrefour, McDonald’s and Shell, build their brands … Continue reading Martin Lindstrom on the Future of NeuroMarketing and What Fortune 100 Companies Have to Learn About Marketing
Lessons on Flow State and 9 Ways To Get There
As many others, I have often worked long into the night and until the early morning. Nowadays, it is rarely because I have to. There is rarely a pressure for me to work until 4am or the expectation for that sake. Most often when I sit up late at night, whether in the office, at … Continue reading Lessons on Flow State and 9 Ways To Get There