One of my friends recently said that becoming a new parent made him more productive.
“How’s that even possible?” I asked. He said two things:
- No time to waste: He doesn’t (and can’t) waste hours watching meaningless short videos or scrolling through random X threads
- Sense of urgency: He knows his kids will grow up quickly, and he wants to create a better environment for his family by the time the kids grow up. This gives him motivation and a sense of urgency
Maybe the same principles could be applied to companies?
- No time to waste: Define a small number of things and focus only on those
- Sense of urgency: Your company’s time is limited. The last round of funding could very well be the last round you’ll ever raise