"Can't imagine why they are one of the poorest countries on earth."
Agreed !
I would add this relevant idea by Matt Ridley from The Rational optimist (http://amzn.to/KvuK4S) :-
As long as human exchange and specialization are allowed to thrive somewhere, then culture evolves whether leaders help it or hinder it, and the result is that prosperity spreads,technology progresses, poverty declines, disease retreats, fertility falls, happiness increases, freedom grows, knowledge flourishes and the environment improves.
This reminds of a decision making book which are based on empirical observation and theory. Good if you want to know how to make decisions in ambiguity, uncertainty and other complex situations.
Streetlights and Shadows: Searching for the Keys to Adaptive Decision Making - Gary Klein
I never liked founders at work, there's nothing in there which you could learn. Here's the rating which I would to the book just like what Derek sivers did 2/10 - http://sivers.org/book/FoundersAtWork . It just turns out Jessica and PG has tons of influence in hacker community that's why you here her book being recommended all the time.
Alternative : Try Venture capitalist at work by Tarang Shah
Ok, follow-up post 13 days' after technology's recommendation. I got the book and I read it and I did not find the advice actionable. He interviews a bunch of vcs (and a few founders) but mostly vcs and you hear the same thing that you expect:
- Startups fail because they run out of money
- VC's like to invest in smart passionate entrepreneurs who are solving a personal problem who are not in it for the money.
- VC's like either big markets or great teams or both
- etc etc
Some of the interviews were great (Howard Morgan) but the problem with interviewing active vcs is that they can't talk about the stuff behind the scenes. Often founder's who have had successful exits have no such qualms.
VaynerMedia - 373 Park Avenue South, Floor 9, New York, NY 10016
Community & Content Coordinator
Location: New York, NY
Location: New York, NY Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Mid Level
The Community & Content Coordinator works hand-in-hand with the Account Executive and serves as their more analytics and community oriented counterpart.
Who are you?
Creative, comforted by the numbers, and centered in an unwillingness to maintain the status quo. We look for folks that are “good at the internet”.
The task at hand:
You will be assessing and solving complex brand challenges through a community and content lens relying on a sixth sense (and data) to encourage maximum engagement
As an ardent protector of our methodology and ethos, you will constantly be called upon to give your ideas on what works, what doesn’t and why
We’ll expect you to think like the brand, eat like the brand, and speak like the brand with a level of respect and dedication that is typically only found within a client organization
Invest in popular culture and digital spaces to bring seemingly unrelated content ideas and concepts to bear (walking the walk is incredibly important to us)
Translating an understanding of, and respect for, good user experience into innovative content from ideation to creation to assessment
Act as a mentor, teacher and/or sounding board for the community managers and multi disciplinary team surrounding you
The Ideal Candidate has:
A Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of interactive experience working on digital / social strategies + campaigns, including some client-facing experience
A deep love and respect for communities and the power that can be housed within them supplemented by a commitment to listen and adapt as they change
An even temperament that will allow you to think clearly and communicate clearly in times when swift action (or the diffusing of potential issues) is imperative
An innate curiosity and desire to determine how something works and then be driven to improve upon the original concept
The ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to enable all participants to feel equally invested in strategies and executions and keep everyone in the know and in a position to succeed
A sparkling personality that will mesh well with the existing VaynerMedia family (we love smart people with a dash of quirkiness and humor)
An insatiable curiosity and knowledge about all things social, web, and mobile
The ability to write concisely and with a strong voice, without typo or delay with general editorial sensibilities
An interest and comfort level in standing in front of a client or a room full of peers and giving their opinion or a presentation
The uncanny ability to see opportunities and solutions in the face of a challenge
An interest in math, data and analytics (if you were the one asleep in math class, we have other roles that might be of more interest to you)
Location: New York, NY Department: Creative Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Entry Level
VaynerMedia is looking for a junior designer to join our in-house team full-time. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about design and social media and is comfortable working in a fast paced environment. You'll be working exclusively within the digital realm (no print work) and the portfolio you submit should reflect this.
Requirements:
- Formal design schooling OR equivalent experience working professionally.
- Strong typography skills and a ridiculous attention to detail. Also helpful to have experience with information and icon design.
- Must know the ins-and-outs of Photoshop and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite.
- You'll be working with our clients and must be comfortable designing within the aesthetic and voice of their brands. You need to be good at taking in feedback and adapting accordingly.
- Must have a startup mentality. We work hard and love every minute of it. You should also be comfortable working within an agency structure.
- Must live in or near NYC or be willing to relocate.
Bonus points:
- An understanding of UI/UX.
- An understanding of the big social media platforms and their abilities/limitations (design-wise).
- Experience working with developers and a basic understanding of the abilities/limitations of the major code languages.
- Mild to major illustration skills.
- An obsession with sports, music, or food.
Please include in your cover letter a link to your portfolio (if you do not have a link please attach with the cover letter). Please also include a few sentences on what you think is the best designed website or app out there, and why.
Recently I started getting interested in math and science after connecting the dots using systems thinking. Several stuff in math is interrelated to different pieces within it. I didn't knew that at the time when I was in school. Yea I can become better at math, but I'm not sure if I should just focus on my strengths or improve my weakness i.e maths which can take alot of time. Maybe I can focus on things which will have big impact in my life ?
Yea I didn't had good instructure. I also changed alot of school during childhood, that may had changed curriculum alot of times and my basic math skills were messed up. Here in India they don't teach you much. Students here are more interested in getting that piece of certificate(graduation degree) and showing it to the employer rather than thinking about what to do with the knowledge they have. Sometimes they don't even have knowledge cuz they just do rote learning without connecting the dots or understanding the concepts.
I downloaded couple of ttc lectures, and they explain these stuff in a awesome way.
"Can't imagine why they are one of the poorest countries on earth."
Agreed !
I would add this relevant idea by Matt Ridley from The Rational optimist (http://amzn.to/KvuK4S) :-
As long as human exchange and specialization are allowed to thrive somewhere, then culture evolves whether leaders help it or hinder it, and the result is that prosperity spreads,technology progresses, poverty declines, disease retreats, fertility falls, happiness increases, freedom grows, knowledge flourishes and the environment improves.