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Yes Anything Could Happen
It’s been a few days now since I went to the barber shop to get my monthly cut. While waiting “Inc.” magazine with a Twitter headline caught my eye and since my number one hate is wasting time I decided to have a read.
Initially when I picked the magazine up I was actually thinking it was a tech related magazine but in fact it is designed for the entrepreneur. I was so impressed with my read and the overall material I decided to pay for a subscription which was only $9.97 for twelve issues.
Yes, I know you can read thousands of websites for free on such material but there is just something about picking up a magazine and a cup of coffee and having a great read wherever the place may be at the time.
I’ve read the magazine from front to back now and the article that has moved me per say the most is the one about Evan Williams the founder of blogger that struggled his way uphill and eventually sold and made $50 million from Google. The funny thing is I’ve never actually looked into blogger’s background even though I am a techie and user of two years.
I since have explored William’s blog EvHead to read his mentioned post on “Ten Rules for Web Startups” which has become something of an internet standard and what he considers to be one of his best blog posts of all time.
Six important aspects I gained from his post:
1. Focus on the smallest possible problem you could solve that would potentially be useful.
2. Ideas are in the air. There are lots of people thinking about—and probably working on—the same thing you are. And one of them is Google. Deal with it.
3. One of Google’s biggest strengths—and sources of frustration for outsiders—was their willingness to say no to opportunities, easy money, potential employees, and deals.
4. User experience is everything.
5. Create something you want to exist in the world.
6. Yes, high levels of commitment are crucial.
Another article I found to be equaling as compelling was “How to Evaluate New Product Idea”
1. Tractability is partially about technical difficulty and much about timing and competition.
2. Is it clear why people should use it?
3. The most successful products give benefits quickly.
4. How many people may ultimately use it?
5. How hard will it be to extract the money?
6. Do you really want it to exist in the world?
What have I learned like any other net savvy person that is always looking for the next best idea on the net and “Yes Anything Can Happen” as long as the willingness to succeed is there!
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66 Responses to “Yes Anything Could Happen”
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“What have I learned like any other net savvy person that is always looking for the next best idea on the net and “Yes Anything Can Happen” as long as the willingness to succeed is there!”
I totally agree with you! Yes, anything can actually happen in this time and age, nothing is impossible. Keep the flame burning mate!
Yes, indeed anything happen. You can pick up a magazine in a hair cutting salon and find interesting things in it. I believe that we are constantly getting messages from some unseen power. The trick is in picking up the message from the most innocuous places. Well done!
Ideas are in the air and User experience is everything I think it’s very important aspects.
thank you, nice
“Yes, I know you can read thousands of websites for free on such material but there is just something about picking up a magazine and a cup of coffee and having a great read wherever the place may be at the time.”……
I also like the 6 topics on “How to Evaluate New Product Idea”
100% pure and true. You know one think? you are A+ writer
Thanks for the links and also for the highlighted 12 points.
I think thats idea are not so bad. It can help people for develop.Its tasty too.
Even a 14-15 years old kid can become a millionaire from Internet nowadays, so nothing is really impossible
““Yes Anything Can Happen” as long as the willingness to succeed is there!”
Funny. I just noticed this magazine the other day on the newsstand and almost bought it. Maybe I’ll have to give it a second look.
Great post! Thanks for the info! MOre power.
One of Google’s biggest strengths—and sources of frustration for outsiders—was their willingness to say no to opportunities, easy money, potential employees, and deals….
that seems difficult especially with the internet climate as it is, so many companies offering this and that, if i was in the market i would go for any deal that came my way.. then again im looking to make 100,000 not one million
Great post Jason, this one is definitely one of my favorites.
Fotobuch thought it was so good he ate it. Very tasty!
Very nice. Thank you a lot for this article
I think it is also important to have someone you trust that you can bounce your ideas off of. For every business idea I have had in the past, I have always had some friends to talk about the ideas with.
I enjoy reading magazines too! Often there is very relevant and highly revered information in national magazines that otherwise may come from less respectable sources online. I’m going to check out Inc., thanks for the post!
I tend to read business magazines when they are available. Often a great article is posted that has real good pointers.
That is a great magazine. I started reading it in college because a professor of mine made use get it. I have carried the subscription since.
Yes business magazines are often very helpful, it’s more comfterbol for reading.
Anything can indeed happen or perhaps, in this case, not happen! No posts for over a week now!
9.97 for twelve issues isn’t bad! I do agree — Although I love the internet, I love magazines as well!
I know what you mean about sometimes wanting to read an actual magazine. I mostly use a couple methods. The free one- Barnes and Noble. Sometimes I will just take a couple hours out of the day and browse the bookstoore. As long as you aren’t time challenged you can site there and read entire business magazines or articles that look worthwhile. Of course they dont mind and there are people who spend their entire day there without buying anything.
Then there are discount subscriptions- they are everywhere, online, those ads you get at college bookstores, professional discounts,etc.
As an executive I am always getting offers for executive/pro discounts, especially from Wall Street Journal and Forbes. I dont remember what I paid for those but I think it was about 20% of the normal subscription price and of course I use it as a business expense.
I just ordered a few different magazine subscriptions myself. I do agree with you. There is something about reading a tangible magazine/newspaper in front of you. Magazine articles are normally very in depth too - where a lot of sites don’t go into as much detail at time.s
I love that you can always turn to Inc for something entertaining and thought-provoking. I get mine at home, but somehow they always pile up because of other things that need to be done. Now I want to go home and read the articles you talked about, though.
I hate to say it but the only time I get to properly read magazines is whilst on the loo. Amazing how much you can get through!
I must say i just love reading paper. So much more relaxing for your eyes. Even if you can find the same info for free in form of ebook.
I am agree with you “Yes Anything Can Happen” .I will wait for this event.
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I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you.
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Great post! Nothing really is impossible. Knowledge and being industrious is all you need to succeed.
I Hate Reading paper, but I love read your blog. Ful of inspiration to me
IMO everything you do online can succeed, it’s all in the way you market your product.
9.97 for twelve issues isn’t bad! I do agree. Although I love the internet, I love magazines as well!
Yes, anything can happen. You have disappeared from the scene! When do we get to see you blog again?
I agree with you when you say there is something about sitting down with a magazine. The fact is when online reading articles, that half the articles you read are complete rubbish and written by amateurs. In a magazine there is always a sense of quality.
John
Hilarious. I just noticed this magazine the other day on the newsstand and almost bought it. But didnot find anything like this. Maybe I’ll have to give it a second look thoroughly.
This is true.I totally agree.Thanks.
That is why i never take any kind of preparation for any thing. I will do as it is needed when the situation come. Nice idea… isn’t it?
It would take a lot for me to use Twitter, I mean, I barely update my status in Facebook, never mind loading yet another website.
I agree with you, while the internet is an amazing tool, it’s hard to beat having a cold hard copy of a good read in your hand, kicking back and relaxing while learning something. I stare at a computer screen all day at work, it’s nice to break away from that once in a while.
nice thoughts on product development…
Sometimes, magazines are better than websites. Instead of wasting your time waiting, reading a magazine that could give you some informations is better. That is a cheap subscription anyway.
I agree that it is difficult to sometimes find the time to pick up a magazine instead of turning online. It feels almost hardcore if note retro this days. It must have been about ten years ago since I bought a printed publication but is so much greater in that you can keep it around, re-reading at leisure.
I enjoyed your six important aspects.
I’m a huge fan of magazines
I love car magazines personally. Its always fun whats next to come onto the road.
I appreciate these links, they are going to help me alot
I tend to read business magazines when they are available. Often a great article is posted that has real good pointers.
You are great! Sharing with us a good and informative post. Thanks
One of my favs too. Adding this to delic
Yes anything can happen..Totally agreed. As Even Williams can do a lot then if we or anyone try then even we can reach the height of success…Also the link for 10 rules for web startup was good and excellent I am really looking into it and reading that article..Thanks a lot to provide such a good and beautiful article..
By the way when you are going to have a next hair cut…and going to read another magazine
I have read evheads’ blog too and there are some very inspiring thoughts and ideas there. I think a lot o people could do with having a look at it.
Great post! Really insightful… Evheads blog is also really good.
Thank you for the links and the highlighted points! very insightful!
Great post! The highlights portion was very helpful and insightful! Thank you!
Evan Williams…that name looked so familiar when I started reading this post and infact I remembered that i got to read the same article that you have mentioeed. Infact the guy has tremendous energy as a blogger. I have become a regular reader of his blog now.
If i there I will try to find some another magazine or sport related magazine.
It always blows my mind that there are so many articles, ideas and information in magazines that I will never read or come across - all this knowledge that might never get filtered thru to me
Thanks for sharing - I’ll have a look into the mag.
Great post! Thank you !
Yes “Any thing can happen” what ever you have stated in the link is correct and important fact to learn. The points listed are correct and helpful
This why we blog it’s where the information is .Thanks
“There are lots of people thinking about—and probably working on—the same thing you are. And one of them is Google. Deal with it”
Firstly, thanks for the post.
The above-mentioned quote is extremely true. We need think faster than everybody does to be more superior than others. Keep going.
I am feeling proud to see your helpful post.Its fulfill with helpful link and discussion about important point.You are really a great man.Thanks a lot.
magazine are alwasy a good thing
Am going to take seriously the six important aspects. Thanks for the great post