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Why staying small is probably a smarter move
#BusinessGrowth #Leadership
Staying small in business can often be a smarter move than constantly pushing for growth. 🪴 Setting boundaries, particularly around how big your company gets, helps maintain balance and prevents burnout. "Company of One" encourages building a business that fits your life, not the other way around, while also addressing envy and leadership challenges.

How to learn more effectively - 10 techniques to try
#LearningTips #GrowthMindset
To learn better, explore effective techniques like boosting your memory, learning in different ways, and testing yourself regularly. It takes time, but focusing on a few strategies can help you improve your study sessions. 🦉 Most importantly, believe in your ability to grow. Research shows that having the mindset that you can improve your skills is key to making the most of your learning opportunities.

The Surprising Benefits of Journaling One Sentence Every Day
#Journaling #SelfReflection
Journaling is a simple but powerful habit that many successful people, like Mark Twain, have relied on to reflect and grow. Writing just one sentence a day makes it easy to stick with, and the benefits are huge - like sharpening memory, tracking progress, and finding new lessons in old experiences. ✍🏼 The key is to keep it simple, whether it’s about gratitude, your mood, or just what happened today. Make it a daily habit, and you’ll be surprised at how much it helps!

$132K – $149K, here’s what seed-stage founders pay early employees, based on data
#StartUps #SeedStage
When seed-stage startups raise funds, founders often wonder how much to pay themselves and their early team. According to data from Kruze Consulting, average salaries for key roles like CEO, CTO, and COO range from $132K to $149K, while technical roles like engineers tend to earn more. Founders also typically see their pay increase with each funding round. Besides salary, early employees often receive equity, which varies depending on their role, with first hires getting between 0.5% and 4% equity.

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