Pbd's 5 moves for the week
September 12, 2021
1. Reflect

George Will, on Bill Maher quoted 1984, "Watch the language because it becomes turned inside out." He went on to say that, "On college campus today, diversity means enforced conformity...They're giving up on the essential ingredient of democracy, which is a culture of persuasion...We now mandate harmony on campus because we've raised children to be so risk averse."

Your Move

There's a lot to unpack here. Do your own research about what's happening on college campuses and ask yourself if if these institutions--with their $70,000 per/year tuition--are where you want to send your kids.

2. Stat of the week

For an entrepreneur, there's a certain amount of glory in going all-in. It's seen as heroic to risk everything for your business. Is this driven by ego or strategic thinking?

Your Move

Destroy your idea of a back-up plan and burn your ships? Or hold on to that life line to give yourself a longer runway, make sure you can pay your bills, and avoid hitting a bottom. it's a question only you can answer. Watch the video we showed at The Vault for perspective.

3. Strategize

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

- Winston Churchill

Your Move

Churchill's quote may have you re-think "burning the ships." Do you ever want you and your business to be one or two moves from being down for the count?

4. Read

Deep Thinking: Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins by Garry Kasparov.

Your Move

I interviewed the GOAT of chess at The Vault. You’ll be impressed by the conversation when we go public in a few weeks. Letting you into his mind to see how he thinks will be as interesting as it is useful.

5. Perspective

First responders and anyone who puts their life on the line for others.

Your Move

Reflect on what happened twenty years ago, on 9/11. Hopefully this will lead to an even greater appreciation for the people who routinely risk their own lives to make the world a safer place for you and your family.

Future Looks Bright!
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