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General Principles

Write exactly as you think.
Writing is an art everyone should master.
Take notes as much as possible, even if they are never used later.
Have discipline. A rocket explodes next to you while walking? Keep going. External chaos shouldn't stop you.
Helping others compounds over time.
Study what works for others, then forge your own path.
Our behavior isn't random. It stems from our insights, values, and habits. We must find and critically evaluate these sources.
Silence is one of the deepest beauties. Breaking it requires bringing forth another beauty.
Don't fear. Fear itself is the bigger problem.

Lead maternally. Be a mother.
Talent discovery and hiring is the boundary between a good leader and a great one. Every hire is a mini-acquisition.

The best MVP is one whose features make you excited.
Make something 10x better/easier, or don't do it at all.
Focus on the user, all else will follow.
Building WITH the user is more important than building FOR the user.
A satisfied customer returns, refers, and collaborates in building the product.
Building a community is better than having an audience.
Technology is just a tool. The ultimate goal is solving a human problem. If we forget the user, the best architecture won't save the product.
Marketing is not the solution to your problems.
Find the network effect.
Build a moat for your product. It shouldn't be easy to attack.

With AI, leaving technical debt is meaningless.
In AI-Native teams, testing and QA are of paramount importance.
All team members should spend time with users/customers to hear their concerns directly.

Just as silence is beautiful, so is simplicity. Just as silence must sometimes be broken, complexity is sometimes necessary.
The human brain understands music in the moments of silence. This signifies the importance of white space.

Be vigilant about your principles and let them be the foundation of all decisions.
Have the courage to express your opinion and acquire the skill to present it well.
Be ready and welcoming to hear sound reasoning and critical feedback.
Trust in the goodwill of the other party, just as you have goodwill towards them.
Respect others' authority and responsibility. Don't overstep their boundaries or belittle their decisions.
Create room for growth for yourself and your colleagues. If someone lacks the drive to grow, your main concern should be to instill it in them.
Monitor and nurture individual and group behavior, as it impacts organizational culture and the final product.
Communication is a tool. We must consciously choose to use it or not. The situation dictates the balance. The balance lies between 'execution without questioning' and 'questioning without execution'.