by Jared Goralnick
The most useful advice for me in 2012 came from Wayne Willis*: “Let go of the results.” In other words, put your best foot forward, but accept that you can’t control the outcome.
In 2012, I did give my best. What was challenging, even more than the fight forward, was staying sane enough to let go and to keep moving forward.
by Jared Goralnick
It’s all about the preparation. Andrew Warner (pictured right) knows this—that’s why his entrepreneur interviews on Mixergy are so popular.
I was lucky enough to be interviewed last week by Andrew, where we dug into some practical lessons-learned and shared stories and tips. The video is embedded below. So grab some holiday tofurkey and get ready to be productive…
by Jared Goralnick
In 5 days I turn 30. Cue the tiny violins. The truth is, I’m not struggling. But perhaps that’s the problem.
Remember when we had homework and tests? It was tedious and difficult to get A’s. But even without a report card, the best results require the same struggle.
by Jared Goralnick
I’ve spent nearly ten years working with distributed teams. Working from San Francisco, DC, Buenos Aires, and Barcelona has offered me perspective, freedom, and a unique sort of productivity.
But there are two common problems that will sabotage any distributed team’s progress. We fight them every day at AwayFind, and here’s what we’ve learned.
by Jared Goralnick
I kick ass…but not at most things. I have no regrets…except for a few.
It’s no secret our greatest asset is time and our greatest predictor of success how we spend it, yet most of us have grown into our roles and task lists without giving it much thought.
by Jared Goralnick
You can follow the same steps and get different results. One reason for that is the intention. People can see your intent just as clearly as you can.
And if you can’t see it, maybe it’s worth looking for.
by Jared Goralnick
I was underwhelmed by the pitch. The assistant that presented it lacked passion, vision, and several fundamentals. He didn’t know me, and he shared unnecessary and unhelpful things about him.
Don’t be that guy. Founder or not, everyone should be able to represent their startup.
by Jared Goralnick
I hadn’t thought too hard about community until the recent round of “local tech pride” websites started popping up. Fred Wilson popularized the topic and soon came Proudly Made in DC and BaltimoreTech.net.
For a time I wasn’t sure where I belonged…and then I realized that I could choose my community regardless of location. Maybe if we all worried less whether our needs were fulfilled nearby, we’d see just how much we can be part of, and that there are no walls or beltways to stop us.
by Jared Goralnick
This was a year of change. But that change wasn’t from some big events or actions, it was from patience and process.
Here’s a review of 2010—but feel free to skip to “slogging to speediness”—those changes are what got me through 2010 and may help you, too.
by Jared Goralnick
Last week it wasn’t just the AwayFind application that came out of beta, it was the whole company. Entrepreneurs hear all the time that it’s all about team, so we have intelligent responses about how our team is perfect for the job. But it’s usually not.
Don’t fire your team after reading this, but do consider how to get to a better place. Growing (with) your team is as important as building your product.
I am Jared Goralnick, Founder and CEO of AwayFind, a web startup that helps people to stop checking their email.
Productivity, the future of email, and building ecosystems are my passions. I organize Inbox Love & Ignite DC, and mentor at 500 Startups & Founder Institute. I'm open to speaking opportunities.
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