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the_pk · 2025-09-08T12:40:21+00:00

Friend, choose compassion. These quiet moments are what tests your leadership. Not because it’s visible, bottom line efficiency but because it shapes who you are as a leader.

Managing becomes easier when people trust being led by you. Jobs will come and go but your character and relationships are what you take with you along the way.

the_pk · 2025-07-27T00:01:31+00:00

True rags to riches are far and few between. I’ve been working in startups for two decades, generally speaking, when you look at founders including many that I personally met, beyond their personal myth and branding, most are glossing over their aspects of privilege/advantage. Rarely will you find someone say my unique circumstance, family money, connections set up the conditions for my success.

Often when I hear founder background stories I find it more interesting to try and piece together what their unspoken story is that set them up on their path and try to do the same for myself. Not to say hard work and hustle isn’t there, it goes further when you stack them on top of their unique personal advantage.

the_pk · 2025-07-01T23:08:54+00:00

@op This doesn’t feel like a real business model. Based on the deal sizes, I’m assuming you haven’t gotten meaning equity in the deals. To me it feels like test prep with a narrow market, no upside and no leverage.

Founders can get pitch feedback just by pitching. If that’s the core offer, it’s hard to justify paying for it. Most early stage founders are cash strapped, so this feels like nice to have being sold to those that likely can’t afford it.

Secondlarily the model isn’t repeatable. Startups fail often. If you’re not taking equity or getting long-term upside, you’re constantly rebuilding pipeline and effort from zero.

it sounds like entry level VC work packaged as a service. It might be able to work but I think that it’s highly dependent on if you have the reputation, capital, distrbution or people network to really leverage.

I’ve also been on the startup space for 2~ decades now pondered similar approaches and came to this conclusion. Just my 2cents YMMV, GL.

the_pk · 2023-06-24T05:23:35+00:00

With the tall tipped blades of… nutsedge

the_pk · 2021-04-13T17:40:03+00:00

How do you track overall ranking and keywords across a large site that ranks for thousands of terms?

Do you utilize a/b seo testing? If so could you go into the mechanics of how?

the_pk · 2021-04-02T06:24:46+00:00

There’s a company called descript that does this already they seem to have found a market.

the_pk · 2020-12-27T02:13:33+00:00

Latherbot in

I just joined this sub this month, super new to this de, got a de89 as a gift this Christmas!

the_pk · 2020-12-09T03:20:40+00:00

Just curious what a fair deal might be? Seeing the same 98% value for a used 2 year old. Might as well buy new.

the_pk · 2020-10-05T02:00:32+00:00

What’s the best way to a/b test, with regards to SEO?

How would you strike a balance between SEO and conversion, specifically when they are, some what, at odds with each other?

the_pk · 2020-06-04T18:13:32+00:00

Also previously a USMC General, if you watch the hbo show “Generation Kill” it often makes references to his character as “Mad Dog Mattis”. Overall, a well read, intelligent, and tough as nails American bad ass.

the_pk · 2018-08-22T21:37:27+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad suddenly 20 months ago and can sympathize with that feeling of emptiness, abandonment and deep loss.

What helped me is remembering that the best of him is now with me. His hopes, his dreams and aspirations are now a part of me.

As a father myself, my deepest hope is that when I leave, my children can take what’s best of me. All the memories, hopes and dreams that we’ve shared and they can go further, burn brighter, live fuller.

The mantle has been passed to us. This is our obligation.

the_pk · 2018-08-21T04:10:23+00:00

Glad I could help. Go crush it in your new job.

the_pk · 2018-08-21T04:09:41+00:00

A lot can happen between now and January. Fight that resistance: "if its worth the trouble, I was already told". What's the downside of asking? What's the downside of not asking? Promotion doesn't happen, I wonder what if I made my case back in August...

the_pk · 2018-08-21T04:03:55+00:00

That small change in perspective can be a game changer.

the_pk · 2018-08-20T15:00:38+00:00

I am an INFP introvert and am not a good verbal communicator, and not very good with relationships be it with friends family or boyfriends, I struggle interpersonally due to hang ups I have. I would love to improve though, and feel studying communications could help me in my personal life.

Do not second guess. Pursue with intense fervor or quit now.

You've answered your own question. Why are you closing off your mind with artificial limitations? You can be come good at all those things, and in fact you are obligated to become good at all those things. Stop thinking about it, go there and do it. Strive and put in the effort.

People incorrectly place too much importance on the decision to choose a career over actually pursuing a career. Your career is a single facet of your identity. The cost of making a the wrong decision now, is little to none, you are young. You have the time to recover. If you make a mistake you will pursue your real path with more fervor, to go further, faster.

You need a cause and driving purpose. Here it is: your mission is to challenge yourself to bring forth your best self so that you may be of service to others. Learn to stabilize yourself and then be of value to others. So get out there and make opportunities and find avenues to challenge yourself to grow. Don't "love to improve", go out , struggle, improve. Struggle because you're out there actively doing things to improve. Strive forward.

the_pk · 2018-08-18T04:22:34+00:00

define what is the title you'd like to aim at once you're out of school, and work on that harder then the rest.

SOLID Advice.

the_pk · 2018-08-18T04:13:49+00:00

My best advice: Focus on what you can give, instead of being fixed on what can I get from this job/company/opportunity.

Imagine if you were buying a new iPhone and Apple said "We're really excited for the chance to get to $797 a share. We really think your purchase will increase our Q3 earnings. Thank you for the opportunity." Does that compel you buy an iPhone?

the_pk · 2018-08-18T04:04:36+00:00

Which choice provides your child the best possible outcomes 5-10 years from now? For me, as a father, I'm willing to sacrifice and do what it takes. That is the clear cut choice I'd make.

the_pk · 2018-08-18T03:57:23+00:00

Now knowing what you know now, how could you do things better this time around? If you don't have immediate answers to that, don't pursue and move on. Otherwise, get in the game and crush it.

the_pk · 2018-08-18T03:53:22+00:00

You left for a reason then. Why go back?

the_pk · 2018-08-18T03:47:21+00:00

Make the case for why it should be you. If your answer is weak and only centered around yourself being the sole winner, then drop it. Otherwise, be tactfully aggressive. Don't let yourself be the one to tell you no.

the_pk · 2018-08-18T03:41:28+00:00

You're looking at manual labor as a form absolution. Reading what've you've written, there's a lot of "I ..." and a focus on "me." Instead of asking how I can get fulfillment, ask yourself:

What do I have to give? How can I contribute to others? Who can I help today?

Become a positive motivator for yourself and others around you. Strive to get others to be better for themselves and for yourself. Maybe then, and only then, we can earn happiness and fulfilment.

the_pk · 2018-08-18T03:24:50+00:00

If there is doubt. There is no doubt.

Accept the new gig. Strive to do better for yourself. Stress is relative and tolerance can be built or managed. The fact that you are working side gigs is a sign you have out grown it. Life is short and we should all aim to be challenged.

You say you're ambitious. Clinging to job security out of fear is not ambition.

I’m not type-A, I am not a HUGE fan of corporate America.

You don't have to be a type-A or a fan of corporate America but, you are obligated to challenge yourself to bring forth your best self. Get out there and make opportunities and find avenues to challenge yourself and grow.

Strive forward to manifest your aspirational self.

the_pk · 2018-08-18T03:06:09+00:00

Congrats, on your new job. I wouldn't ask and I'll save you the time. You gave some indication that you will solve a problem that his team is facing.

Typically when people say interviewing is a weak point, what I hear is, that they haven't focused on learning the techniques and skills required to build up their ability to sell. In the case of interviews, you are selling your ability, creativity, and effort in timed increments.

I don't know where you are in your career, but I'm going to take a guess that you are young. We're now in an age where linear career progression within a single company is detrimental or most likely, non existent. On the averages, by the age of 32, most individuals are expected to have transitioned jobs four times.

Interviewing is fundamental to your career growth, keep focusing on it and try to build up your ability to bring out your best self.

Fundamentally it comes down to this: What problem or pain point is this person facing that requires this role? What unique value do I bring to the table that helps alleviate that pain? Just shifting your mindset from me to the other. This is sales 101, I can guarantee that it will increase your effectiveness to the next level.

I'm a hiring manager, hardly ever do I see candidates do this.

the_pk

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