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Does your business solve a problem people actually have?
Before you build a website. Before you write a business plan. Before you even tell your parents what you’re doing. Ask yourself one question: Are you solving a problem people actually have? It seems almost too simple. But the answer...
How much does an app really cost to make?
Moving from an idea to a full-blown app is one of the most exciting (and scary) moments for any online entrepreneur. You’ve validated your idea, reached out and spoken to customers, gotten relevant feedback from everyone you know (and some you don’t!), and now it’s...
Urgent vs important: The simplest way to stay productive and do the right work
When Bonnie Ware, a palliative care nurse who looks after terminal patients in the last weeks of their lives, asked what people’s greatest regrets were, 5 answers came up over and over: I wish I’d had the courage to live a...
The science of how to stay focused: Psychology, slow habits, and chewing gum
How many things are vying for your attention right now? Your phone? Email? Slack? Twitter? That nagging to-do list that just seems to keep growing? Modern technology has given us so many amazing things, but one of the awkward side effects...
How to validate your business idea
How do you know if you have a good idea for a business? Sure, talking about what you’re doing to friends and family can help, but until you get your idea in front of real users, you’re just shooting in...
