A lot of people spend decades pushing, pushing, pushing with the idea that they will “make up for it someday”, only to wake up one day wondering wher… - Marc Randolph

Assume the best.

Assume people will fulfill their promises.

That they will hold up their side of the bargain.

That they will also want a win/win outcome.

Don’t hedge your bets. Don’t cover your ass. Don’t use a lawyer. Leave yourself open to being taken advantage of.

99% of the time you will be amazed at what trust and vulnerability unlocks.

1% of the time you’ll be taken advantage of.

So worth it.

The most important skill of an entrepreneur is the ability to make decisions based on incomplete, inconclusive, and frequently contradictory information.

Exceptional people put a premium on working with other exceptional people.

This requires that you not only hire well, but cut smartly.

It means taking the “no jerks” policy seriously, even for high-performing jerks.