#strategy
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Built to Last companies have a core ideology that remains fixed while their practices and strategies endlessly adapt to a changing world.
Companies that endure over the long haul are those that have an unwavering vision.
Understanding which type of innovation is needed is key to success.
He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.
From The Art of War by Sun Tzu
He who has the most information wins.
From Principles by Ray Dalio
It is not enough to have a vision; you must also have a plan to achieve it.
The dilemma for established companies is that they cannot ignore their mainstream customers.
The only way to survive is to be the first to pull the trigger.
From The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
Understanding when to rely on predictions helps in making better decisions.
From Prediction Machines by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb
In battle, if you you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.
We must take proactive measures to manage the risks associated with AI.
From Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom
Understanding market trends is essential for making informed decisions.
To have a successful business, you must create a prototype.
Organizations should ask not how to use AI, but how to leverage predictions.
From Prediction Machines by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb
Blue ocean strategy is about creating and capturing new demand.
Disruptive technology should be framed as an opportunity, not a threat.
The future belongs to those who can effectively predict and adapt.
From Power and Prediction by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb
Love is a strategy for survival.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
In a complex world, the ability to think broadly is a unique advantage.
From Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
To succeed in blue oceans, you need to think differently.
Data-driven decision making is not just a trend; it's a necessity.
From Power and Prediction by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb
Making decisions is a fundamental part of business.
From The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman
SEO is a marathon, not a sprint.
From The Search Engine Optimization Workbook by Jason McDonald
Optimizing for long tail phrases can lead to higher conversion rates.
From SEO for the Long Tail by Stacy Farr
Every problem can be solved if you break it down into smaller parts.
From Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
Your strategy must be communicated clearly and frequently.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
Altruism is not a selfless act; it is a strategy for survival.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
The path of least resistance often leads to the greatest gains.
From The Dao of Capital by Mark Spitznagel
In the long run, the most successful companies are those that can adapt.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove
Prediction is not merely about forecasting the future, but also about shaping it.
From Power and Prediction by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb
To build a great product, you must first create a strong user base.
From The Cold Start Problem by Andrew Chen
In a world of uncertainty, the best strategy is adaptability.
From Power and Prediction by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb
The most important part of every plan is planning on your plan not going according to plan.
From The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
The interplay between prediction and power will define the next era of competition.
From Power and Prediction by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb
Understanding the difference between sustaining and disruptive technologies is crucial for long-term success.
The best companies are the ones that have a clear and compelling vision.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
Successful speculation requires a deep understanding of oneself.
Complex problems require complex solutions.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
In a world of platforms, agility and adaptability are critical for survival.
From Machine, Platform, Crowd by Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson
You must work on your business, not just in your business.
Tactical empathy is understanding the perspective of the other side.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Working on your business is the key to success, not just working in it.
Disruption is a process, not an event.
Companies that focus on sustaining innovations often overlook disruptive innovations.
Data should inform your content decisions and strategies.
From Content Marketing for the Modern Age by Michael Brenner
All failed companies are the same: they failed to escape competition.
From Zero to One by Peter Thiel
Market boundaries and industry structure are malleable.
Keywords are the bridge between what people are searching for and the content you are providing.
From The Search Engine Optimization Workbook by Jason McDonald
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
From The Little Book of SEO: A Short and Sweet Guide to Search Engine Optimization by Alexandra Morgan
Planning is guessing.
Content marketing is a marathon, not a sprint.
From Content Marketing for the Modern Age by Michael Brenner
A leader’s job is to look into the future and see the organization not as it is, but as it should be.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
The key to scaling up is having a clear vision and strategy.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
Understanding the interplay of machine, platform, and crowd is crucial for future success.
From Machine, Platform, Crowd by Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson
The ability to read the game and anticipate opponents' moves is a hallmark of great players.
From The Playmaker's Advantage by Leonard Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson
The value curve is a central tool for visualizing your strategy.
SEO is not just about keywords, it's about understanding your audience.
From The Little Book of SEO: A Short and Sweet Guide to Search Engine Optimization by Alexandra Morgan
Adaptability is key in the mountains; you must learn to pivot and adjust your plan.
From Training for the New Alpinism by Steve House and Scott Johnston
Setting specific goals is crucial for effective practice.
From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool
Understanding your audience is key to creating effective local content.
Nutrition is not just fuel; it’s a strategic advantage.
From Faster: The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists by Michael Hutchinson
The MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is that version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort.
From The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
The past is a guide to the future.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Speculation is the art of making decisions based on incomplete information.
Investors should focus on the long-term potential rather than short-term fluctuations.
The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else.
The best companies focus on what they can be the best at.
From Good to Great by Jim Collins
Plans are harmful.
The most successful companies are those that can adapt to the changing landscape of technology.
The key to success in running is to balance hard workouts with easy ones.
From 80/20 Running by Matt Fitzgerald
Local SEO plays a crucial role in voice search success, as users often seek location-based results.
From Voice Search Optimization: A Practical Guide by Phoebe Wang
Innovation is the key to staying ahead in the market.
From The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King by Rich Cohen
Many companies fail because they focus too much on current customers and not enough on future customers.
Content is king, but context is God.
From The Search Engine Optimization Workbook by Jason McDonald
You can’t predict the future, but you can prepare for it.
From The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks
Building a community around your product can lead to organic growth.
From The Cold Start Problem by Andrew Chen
The best players are those who can adapt their skills to the demands of the moment.
From The Playmaker's Advantage by Leonard Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson
The most successful companies are those that can create new markets.
Successful innovations often come from understanding the needs of customers.
Consistency is the key to achieving long-term goals.
From Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron
You can’t take the risk out of innovation, but you can manage it.
From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall
Focus on what won’t change.
Decentralization is key to the success of blockchain.
From The Age of Cryptocurrency by Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey
The flywheel effect: small, incremental improvements that lead to breakthroughs.
From Good to Great by Jim Collins
What we need is not a plan but a process.
From The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
In a world of uncertainty, predictions provide a framework for action.
From Prediction Machines by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb
Focus on the big picture, not the numbers.
Customers drive growth, so keep them at the center of your strategy.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
Investors should focus on the long-term potential of cryptoassets rather than short-term price movements.
What to change? What to change to? How to cause the change?
From The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
You can’t predict the future, but you can prepare for it.
From The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.
From The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The hardest part of strategy is to choose what not to do.
Racing is a dance between strategy and instinct.
From Faster: The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists by Michael Hutchinson
Preparation is the key to success in any race.
From Faster: The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists by Michael Hutchinson
The key to speculation is the ability to anticipate the unexpected.
If you don't have a strategy, you're just going to spin your wheels.
The ability to execute is more important than the strategy itself.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish