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Why internet startups are like authors and musicians – vincenthuberta.com

Startups, authors, and musicians make scalable products. Now they all have the greatest distribution enabler for information products: the internet. But here is the thing, is this as good as it sounds? Authors Why do we adore great authors like J.K. Rowling (The author of Harry Potter)? It is hard to be a successful author. There is a new book being published every 30 seconds, with … Continue reading Why internet startups are like authors and musicians – vincenthuberta.com

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How to be a useful and necessary startup: Generate and organize useful information – vincenthuberta.com

Google organizes the world’s information within websites with PageRank so that we read the best articles first. Facebook generates social information a person has and organizes it to allow people to socialize online. Uber generates and organizes information about a potential driver that can drive us to our destination. Internet-of-things startups generate information that we couldn’t have before with sensors and cameras. A startup has to … Continue reading How to be a useful and necessary startup: Generate and organize useful information – vincenthuberta.com

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Richard Branson Like A Virgin Book Summary – vincenthuberta.com

I wrote this book summary when I was reading it in 2013. Like A Virgin is a great book. It is filled with stories of Richard Branson. Richard Branson started since he was really young and eventually built a business empire. It is a must-read book for aspiring entrepreneurs. Take risks, build things. Hope you enjoy this summary. Summary is in point form, in easy-to-understand … Continue reading Richard Branson Like A Virgin Book Summary – vincenthuberta.com

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I am Warren Buffett’s student again – vincenthuberta.com

I have been learning about Warren Buffett for a long time. His lessons from 4 books and many sources have been precious mental models for me to make investment decisions. I made mistakes along the way, but I have decided to return to his principles and wisdom. Some thoughts about investment and fast growing “valuations”. There are way too many people starting internet startups. When … Continue reading I am Warren Buffett’s student again – vincenthuberta.com

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The blind hen – vincenthuberta.com

A hen who had lost her sight, and was accustomed to scratching up the earth in search of food, although blind, still continued to scratch away most diligently. Of what use was it to the industrious fool? Another sharp-sighted hen who spared her tender feet never moved from her side, and enjoyed, without scratching, the fruit of the other’s labor. For as often as the … Continue reading The blind hen – vincenthuberta.com

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How to be strong – vincenthuberta.com

This post is not about being strong physically, it is about being strong mentally. Why do people run, lift weights? How does that contribute to their muscles and stamina? It is known that when we lift weights, we stretch our muscles’ capabilities and “break” some of them. After that, when our body consume protein and regenerate our muscles, they become stronger. So how do we … Continue reading How to be strong – vincenthuberta.com

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How to measure success – vincenthuberta.com

Is success awarded by the society, claimed by oneself, or won from the society? Are you successful if you say you are? Are you successful if you are the top performer among other employees or other entrepreneurs? Or are you successful if you accomplish something no one ever did before? I think it is fair to say that everyone has their own way to measure their … Continue reading How to measure success – vincenthuberta.com

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