Posts tagged value
Positions & Props: the Play with no Prototype
Jun 7th
It’s time to go to the last all day session of the Market Entry Program. This is my homework, though I’ve failed to do it as suggested. I may have gotten into the program a little ahead of schedule. I definitely qualified by having no customers, but I also have no product. Thus I am mostly bringing my brain to market. However, maybe it has positioned me well for a different route.
Last week I got into my #1 competitor’s beta: Quora. This application is amazing and their name is way better than mine. 
I love that they share the same central idea in their product: No duplication of questions. There are some great strengths and obvious weaknesses to me, but I’ll save that post for later. Today I redo my go to market strategy for my non-existent prototype, which I can’t seem to start by myself. I keep saying I’m more of a fixer than a build-from-scratch guy, but maybe I should just get on with it. I’m definitely way behind these guys technically. I hope my story will catch their eye and we’ll talk about teaming up. Either way I’m sure we’ll talk eventually. More >
rebels, jesters, believers, and thinkers
May 30th
I am building a game of value. What does this mean? I see a distinct need for a neutral and engaging way to get us talking about our values. Here is some evidence of the gap identified at the world economic forum. The people of this planet have many deeply held beliefs, values, and opinions and GAIA wants to create a value management system to help us discuss them. The game part is in the mechanics, that filter and organize the content. The more you help out, the more prominence and influence you will wield, to promote the values you have. If this interests you, in even the slightest manner, I have a request. Find the question that resonates the greatest YES for you and take action. Together we can shift the world and show our collaborative colors!
Are you a rebel?
Definition #2 To resist or defy an authority or a generally accepted convention.
Rebels want freedom. They want control over their destiny and choices. They want freedom from authority, rules, and restrictions. I love freedom and think our democracies would be much better served if we promoted and valued our rebels more. Marc Emery is a rebel, and a hero of mine, who is currently locked up for selling seeds (a heinous crime indeed). What rule or authority are you railing against? More >
Atlas Shrugged
Apr 10th
Over the Easter weekend I spent some quality time with a rather large novel: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Originally published in 1957 the author considered this her opus to Objectivism. The book contains lots of great characters, a decent plot line, and tons of philosophy. I want to detail some of the lessons I’ve learned from it. More >
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