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In its emptiness, there is the function of a startup

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

This article was originally published on the WP Engine Blog. Lao Tzu suggests the answer is “yes,” because the functionality of the ship — the “emptiness” created by those boards — is the essence of the ship. Can’t be about product features, they change, grow, and die like cells.

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Book Short: Less is More

OnlyOnce

Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less , by Leidy Klotz is a great read, and in concert with the philosophy of the book, this will be a short blog post. The end product was less than 50% the size (word for word) of the 2023 plan, and I think it’s much crisper, more memorable, and more actionable for our team than last year’s.

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13 Quotes on the Joy and Importance of Giving

Up and Running

Are your employees staying productive ? ” — Lao Tzu; Tweet this! The post 13 Quotes on the Joy and Importance of Giving appeared first on Bplans Blog. Will your business end the year strong? How will you get a jump on next year ? Amid these concerns, don’t forget to enjoy this season and share joy with others.

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