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Playing a different game
Hi,
How's it going this week? I'm deep in board meeting preparation, which is always a good chance to step back and take a deeper look at the business. Its a lot of work but always worth it!
Today I've got a few links for you to enjoy.
LOSING YOUR WORK
How Toy Story 2 was deleted, twice!
Have you heard about this? Almost all the files for Toy Story 2 were deleted accidentally, then recovered, and then scrapped for a totally different storyline. But that doesn't do justice to the story. The way the team came together and made those things happen speaks so highly of the culture and people at Pixar. It's a fun story and a great reminder that strong culture is key in moments of crisis or growth.
WHAT I'M READING
This Twitter thread about Terry Fox
Terry Fox was an athlete who was diagnosed with cancer at a young age. After losing his leg to the cancer, he went on to run 3,000 miles to raise money for cancer research. Awe inspiring doesn't even do justice to his story.
Read the whole thread here »
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Playing different games - Or why Tiger is eating your lunch, and your deals
If you haven't already heard about them, Tiger is a hedge fund that has brought a totally new strategy to investing and upended the traditional VC model. I find it fascinating that by being so clear on their product and value proposition, they can actually change the market. And they've done it with a relatively small team as well.
This can apply to any industry, if you come in with a strong point of view that is different than the traditional model, you have the potential to change the whole market.
WHAT I'M LISTENING TO
I Need to Go Somewhere by Drew Holcomb
This song is catchy and all too timely, but honestly it was the outfits in the video that got me. Has he been watching me somehow? Just nailed that special kind of wanderlust that can only come from a global pandemic and lockdown.
Thanks for joining me this week!
Nathan Barry
I'm a designer who turned into a writer who turned into a startup CEO. My mission is to help creators earn a living. Subscribe for essays on building an audience and earning a living as a creator.
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