September 3, 2024: Against Your Own Self-Interest
“Your success and happiness lie in you.”
― Helen Keller
Hi friends,
How's everything going?
This is Kei and Kazuki, founders of Glasp 👋
We hand-picked 3 good articles for you to highlight this week. Hope they'll help you get new ideas and perspectives. (You can read this online!)
📚 3 Good Articles for You
Against Your Own Self-Interest
by Kyle Harrison (8 mins)
- The author reflects on the idea of acting against one's own self-interest, exploring examples from personal experiences, movies, and politics where individuals prioritize higher causes over profit or personal gain.
- The piece critiques the prevalent focus on self-interest in capitalist systems, suggesting that short-term gains often undermine long-term relationships and value.
- It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and ethical decision-making, advocating for a mindset that questions one's motives and prioritizes collective well-being over individual profit.
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Founder Mode
by Paul Graham (5 mins)
- Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode: The article introduces "founder mode," where founders stay deeply involved in operations, contrasting it with "manager mode," a more hands-off approach often less effective for scaling startups.
- Misleading Conventional Advice: Founders like Brian Chesky discovered that traditional advice to delegate and step back often leads to poor outcomes, as it's geared towards professional managers, not founders.
- Future Understanding and Risks: While "founder mode" could lead to better startup growth, its principles are not yet fully understood, and there is a risk of it being misapplied by non-founders or those unable to delegate properly.
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Six Ways to Thrive Before You Die
by Tom Greene (5 mins)
- Focus on Experiences: Prioritize creating meaningful memories over accumulating wealth, as the value of money diminishes with age.
- Take Risks and Enjoy Life: Embrace risks when young and do what you love to make the most of your time.
- Live Fully: Make the most of life by actively seeking out memorable experiences before it's too late.
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📣 Community
- 🟨 iOS & Android Mobile App Update:
We released the new version of the Glasp iOS & Android app. This version includes bug fixes and stability improvements. Thanks to your feedback, we’ve identified and fixed several performance and functionality issues. In addition to that, we added a bookmark tab on the iOS app. Please check it out here! - 🟥 Glasp Talk with Sakshi Udavant:
Glasp Talk features intimate interviews with luminaries, revealing their emotions, experiences, and stories. The guest, Sakshi Udavant, is a distinguished freelance journalist and content writer. Sakshi has worked with top brands like PayPal, Mozilla, Business Insider, Investopedia, NBC, Digital Trends, and Big Think, delivering exceptional journalism and SEO + marketing content.
👀 Featured Curator on Glasp
Mark Erdmann
Mark is the co-founder of Pulley and is learning startup, AI, and more! Let’s follow and learn together 🤝
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❤️ Gratitude
We found some people who mentioned Glasp in their articles and blogs, and we appreciate all the kindness!
- 15 AI-Powered YouTube Summarizer Tools to Save You Hours on SocialMediainMarketing.com
- The Intellectual Roots of YIMBYism on BrainFind
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Hope you enjoyed reading this newsletter!
See you next week ;)
Best,
Kei and Kazuki
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