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My all time startup playbook ?? ??????????,??????????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ?????????????? 1. I can't build a startup because...: https://lnkd.in/dtmznRkv 2. I can't raise venture capital because...: https://lnkd.in/djbbhC59 3. Remember, unicorns aren't built at Mckinsey: https://lnkd.in/dCW5pvVi ????????, ?????????? 3. Find the right cofounder: https://lnkd.in/dANQvpKv 4. Create attention first: https://lnkd.in/d8g9pDBs 5. Build something people need: https://lnkd.in/dyWKiG4D ??????'???? ???????????? ??????????'?? ?? ???????? ?? ???????? ??????????'?? ?? ????????????, ?????? ?????????????????? 6. Learn to pitch the way VCs want: https://lnkd.in/dNXkNhm9 7. Raise your seed round: https://lnkd.in/dA2vRWZC 8. Negotiate the seed round terms: https://lnkd.in/dQpCR8Dh 9. Grow and repeat: https://lnkd.in/d4b7gZqz In which step are you? ??

I always thought I was ready to lead but just recently I’ve realised how far I’m from being a great lead and how much I still need to learn. I just now read this by César Solís to understand I wanted the title, not leadership?? “Here’s what separates real leaders from those who just want the role: 1. You optimize for efficiency, not influence. I once had a manager who checked off tasks like a machine. But his team? They felt lost, disconnected, and uninspired. Leaders don’t just get things done - they create momentum. 2. You’re addicted to instant results. Ever wonder why the best leaders seem so patient? Because they know real success isn’t built overnight. If you expect quick wins all the time, you’re thinking short-term. 3. You avoid silence. I used to talk just to “prove” I belonged in the room. I now know real leaders know that silence commands attention. 4. You think leadership is about confidence. It’s not. It’s about moving forward even when you doubt yourself. 5. You focus on problems, not patterns. Fixing issues is good. But recognizing the cause and preventing them? That’s leadership. 6. You need structure to be productive. If your success depends on a perfect routine, you’re not ready. Leaders thrive in chaos and create structure when there is none. 7. You see leadership as a reward, not a responsibility. It’s not about “arriving.” It’s about serving, making tough calls, and owning mistakes. Are you ready to lead? Or just ready for the title?” If you are a founder, ask yourself this ?? Thanks Cesar for the great insight

If your business isn't making $100,000 a month.? Follow these 2 steps. Grab a kitchen timer. Set it to 4 hours. And advertise until the timer is up. You can do warm outbound, cold outbound, content, or paid ads.?Don’t do all of them. Just pick 1 until you get to $100k a month. I would start with warm outbound or content because they’re the cheapest to get started (aka free). When the 4-hour timer is up, and the day is done? Do it again tomorrow. Repeat.

Multiple signs that you hired the wrong people.? The only thing worse than hiring smart people who leave your company.? Is hiring dumb people who stay.

What's more likely to kill you? ?? Daily McDonald's while doing work you love ?? Or a kale diet at a job that makes you want to die Because we've got this sh*t backwards. Everyone's out here: ?? Forcing down green juice ?? Joining 5 AM clubs ?? Taking ice baths they hate ?? Living lives they need to "recover" from Meanwhile... 94-year-old Warren Buffett is teaching us a masterclass in longevity. And he's doing it while drinking 5 Cokes a day. The secret? This crazy bastard genuinely LOVES what he does. "I tap dance to work every day," he says. Not metaphorically. This dude is literally EXCITED to wake up and read financial statements. And the science backs this up... ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ???? ?????????????????? Your mindset is more powerful than your meal plan. Let that sink in... While you're stressing about macro ratios and supplement stacks... Warren's over here playing bridge and reading business statements for fun. Not because some Instagram coach told him to. But because it brings him pure, unfiltered JOY. And THAT'S the secret sauce nobody's talking about. ?????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ?? ?? Science shows optimistic people live 11-15% longer. You know what kills you faster than a Big Mac? ?? Hating your job ?? Toxic relationships ?? Living someone else's life Meanwhile, purpose-driven people have: ?? Better immune systems ?? Lower inflammation ?? Less stress So maybe...just maybe... The path to health isn't through suffering. ?????? ???????? ???????????????? Should you copy Warren's diet? Hell no. I would never recommend that. But you should: 1. Do sh*t that makes you happy 2. Spend time with people who light you up 3. Build a life that doesn't require constant "recovery" Because here's the truth... Health multiplies life. But if your life sucks...multiplying it just gives you more suck. Find your joy first. The rest will follow. Who knew Warren Buffett would turn out to be the world's most accidental wellness guru? __ Enjoy this? ?? Repost it to your network and follow me for more insights and unfiltered truth bombs about business, life, and occasionally McDonald's. Want the full framework for building a life of sustainable success? Join my newsletter for free: get.founderiv.com

Roger Federer won 80% of his singles matches, but he lost nearly half the points he played. He explains the art of failing: "When you lose every second point on average, you learn not to dwell on every shot. You teach yourself to think, 'Okay, I double faulted. It's only a point.' 'Okay, I came to the net, then I got passed again. It's only a point.' Even a great shot, an overhead backhand smash that ends up on ESPN's top ten playlist, that too, is just a point." Success isn’t about avoiding failure. It’s about moving through it. Such a powerful mindset. ??????

11 Worst Career Mistakes:? ? (Fix them fast to accelerate your career)? ? 1. The Loyalty Illusion? ? Staying too long out of comfort or obligation? ? Believing company loyalty equals career security? ? Missing growth while waiting for recognition? ? 2. The Expertise Trap? ? Becoming so specialized you become pigeonholed? ? Being too valuable in your current role to promote? ? Creating golden handcuffs through narrow excellence? ? 3. The Invisibility Crisis? ? Doing great work that nobody notices? ? Assuming results speak for themselves? ? Building value without visibility? ? 4. The Network Neglect? ? Building connections only when you need them? ? Focusing solely on immediate team relationships? ? Creating a support vacuum when you need it most? ? 5. The Worth Underestimation? ? Accepting below-market compensation? ? Failing to negotiate effectively? ? Letting salary fall behind value? ? 6. The Conflict Avoidance? ? Letting small issues grow into career limitations? ? Choosing comfort over necessary conversations? ? Building reputation as a pushover? ? 7. The Identity Stagnation? ? Defining yourself by early career choices? ? Letting past roles limit future options? ? Becoming the job instead of doing the job? ? 8. The Skill Expiration? ? Relying on outdated expertise? ? Failing to anticipate industry shifts? ? Becoming obsolete while comfortable? ? 9. The Mentor Mirage? ? Waiting for perfect guidance? ? Expecting others to manage your growth? ? Delaying progress while seeking direction? ? 10. The Decision Deferral? ? Staying in roles that no longer serve growth? ? Waiting for perfect timing to make moves? ? Creating opportunity cost through hesitation? ? 11. The Power Surrender? ? Letting others define your career path? ? Accepting company narratives about your potential? ? Giving away control of your professional story? ? Most career mistakes aren't about what you do wrong, but what you fail to do right.? ? Which of these is most costly to you??? Let me know below! ???? ? ?? Follow Scott Caputo and reshare to help others.?? ?? Save this post for future reference!????

If you get a pang of anxiety every time the same person messages you. Consider distancing them from your life. Counts double if they’re an employee. Counts triple if they’re your boss.

I know in the first 30 seconds if I'm interested. Your investor pitch deck just got opened. The next 3 seconds will determine everything. Here's the truth: You don't have 10 minutes. You have: 1 seconds for the cover 3 seconds for first 3 slides 30 seconds if you're lucky 3 minutes if you're exceptional It's your pitch before the pitch. The 3-Second Reality Check: 1. Cover slide 2. Problem 3. Solution That's it. Make it count. Here's what makes investors instantly close your deck: ? Unclear problem statement ? Paragraphs of text ? Too many bullet points ? Marketing language to investors ? Hyperbolic statements ("We're disrupting everything!") 1. What actually works: - Cover Slide Magic - Clear one-line pitch - No fluff or buzz words - Professional layout - Sets the tone for everything 2. Problem Slide Power - Be concise but compelling - Show size (e.g., "40M teenagers face this") - Make it impossible to ignore - No generic statements ("Banking is broken") 3. Solution Slide Success - Match exactly to the problem - Show why you're different - Be specific, not fluffy - Demonstrate deep understanding The Hidden Truth: You're not pitching for investment in the first deck. You're pitching for the "maybe pile." That's it. There is no "yes pile" at this stage. Remember: - Simple > complex - Clarity > creativity - Evidence > promises - Numbers > adjectives Want to know if your deck works? Show it to someone for 30 seconds. If they can't repeat your pitch back to you... Start over. Drop a comment if this helped you! ??? #StartupAdvice? #PitchDeck? #VentureCapital? #Entrepreneurship -------------------- Follow for more startup reality checks that nobody talks about https://lnkd.in/dvj3pkNC

Since starting The Diary Of A CEO, this has been one of the interviews I’ve wanted to do the most. This conversation took place at 1 AM and lasted until 3 AM. As we wrapped up, in true MrBeast fashion, he wasn’t done. He insisted we head to the nearest open convenience store so he could explain why he’s furious about the unethical chocolate industry. At 3:30AM, he walked through every aisle, breaking down the unethical nature of various products. Then, in maniacal detail, he explained the incremental improvements he’s making to his own products - from packaging and imagery to the manufacturing process. I’ve never seen someone so utterly consumed by their work. The word obsession doesn’t do him justice. MrBeast A.K.A Jimmy Donaldson is entirely possessed by his mission, with a level of detail that would seem bizarre to the average person. But that’s why he’s No.1 and a multi billionaire at 26 years old. In this episode, we cover: - The toll his success has taken on his mental health. - How he lost tens of millions of his own money (not Amazon’s) making Beast Games. - Why he believes that the more good you do, the more people assume you’re secretly evil. - How he became a billionaire. - His greatest superpower. - What it really takes to become the best in the world at something. - His love life - and how he built an empire while maintaining a healthy relationship. And so much more. After spending time with him, I’m 100% convinced - he does none of this for money. To him, money is just a tool to push his mission forward. He lives humbly and is willing to spend every penny he has to create something that has “never been done before”. But despite his greatness, there’s a real cost to being MrBeast - a cost most of us wouldn’t be willing to pay. You can’t miss this one. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: Search “The Diary of a CEO MrBeast” or click the link here: https://lnkd.in/ejVBkayV