The stolen thunder effect is the idea that if you admit a flaw in your product (or argument), the rest of your claims become more believable. After all your admission has proves your honesty
This ad from Citroen applies that idea to great effect
— richard shotton (@rshotton)
X 上的 David Hinkle：“@datepsych You can tell a person is smarter than you by observing that they continuously make poor choices that nevertheless work out in their favor by what appears to be luck.” / Twitter
Tom Lichtenheld (the Fallon art director behind many of the great Porsche ads) on the advice he would give a creative starting out on their career today Via interview with@davedyecomhttps://t.co/Rvsee70Y5V pic.twitter.com/0NtVhlDgTc— richard shotton (@rshotton) April 16, 2024
X 上的 James Clear：“If you already live a comfortable life, then choosing to make more money but live a worse daily life is a bad trade. And yet, we talk ourselves into it all the time. We take promotions that pay more, but swallow our free time. We already have a successful business, but we break…” / Twitter
If you already live a comfortable life, then choosing to make more money but live a worse daily life is a bad trade.And yet, we talk ourselves into it all the time. We take promotions that pay more, but swallow our free time. We already have a successful business, but we break…— James Clear (@JamesClear) April 11, 2024
X 上的 Jon Acuff：“I asked @thebradmontague about his creative process. He gave me a soundtrack I still use. He said, “I ask, ‘Am I creating FOR love or FROM love?’ FOR love means I want adoration and the work will be empty. FROM love means I’m creating out of overflow and the work will be full.”” / Twitter
(1) X 上的 David Perell：“Here's the template I use whenever I need to delegate something. It's yours to copy/use/steal. https://t.co/lCvAiAqTc0” / Twitter
Here's the template I use whenever I need to delegate something.It's yours to copy/use/steal. pic.twitter.com/lCvAiAqTc0— David Perell (@david_perell) April 8, 2024
X 上的 Jason Fried：“Over the past few years I've been practicing the subtle art of Staying Out of It. On any given day, there are dozens of discussions I could be part of. A deluge of decisions I could weigh in on. An overmuch of opinion on which I could opine. But I'm choosing to Stay Out of It.…” / Twitter
X 上的 Podcast Notes 🗒️：“What is coherence breathing? Coherence breathing is a type of resonant breathing, which focuses on taking less breaths per minute by breathing more slowly. It's about the length of inhalation and exhalation, and not on how deeply you are taking in air.” / Twitter
What is coherence breathing?Coherence breathing is a type of resonant breathing, which focuses on taking less breaths per minute by breathing more slowly. It's about the length of inhalation and exhalation, and not on how deeply you are taking in air.— Podcast Notes 🗒️ (@podcastnotes) March 30, 2024
Facing one fear can dampen others.A day after confronting their phobia of spiders, people were less afraid of heights. Letting a spider walk on their hand emboldened them to climb a tower.Avoiding anxiety is a vicious cycle. Embracing discomfort builds confidence and courage. pic.twitter.com/zoEKpYO8Dl— Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) March 31, 2024
In our society, we reward people who are loud and talk about their accomplishments. If you don’t bring awareness to your work you will get passed over for promotions or raises.Here is how to promote yourself without coming off as obnoxious:▶ Be proud: Talk about your… pic.twitter.com/n9Qi3Z611G— Podcast Notes 🗒️ (@podcastnotes) March 31, 2024
X 上的 Monica Lim：“Great book for anyone starting, building, hiring, or even quitting and changing course. REWORK (by @jasonfried and @dhh) 10 favorite quotes (lots more in the book) 1.Decide what you’re going to do this week, not this year 2.Cut your ambition in half. You’re better off with a… https://t.co/nRhVTxFgpF” / Twitter
Great book for anyone starting, building, hiring, or even quitting and changing course. REWORK (by @jasonfried and @dhh)10 favorite quotes (lots more in the book)1.Decide what you’re going to do this week, not this year2.Cut your ambition in half. You’re better off with a… pic.twitter.com/nRhVTxFgpF— Monica Lim (@monicalimco) April 1, 2024
This is smartStill pretty unique on the road, catches your eye more than any other wrapped car would.If I had something to sell to a mass audience I would definitely wrap my car in it pic.twitter.com/j7uh53AZbF— Sheel Mohnot (@pitdesi) March 11, 2024
X 上的 Tiago Forte：“The single best tip I have for communicating more effectively: After you’ve written a message, take a few seconds and just try to guess what their most likely issue, pushback, misunderstanding, or request for clarification is likely to be Then add in a piece of info that…” / X
The single best tip I have for communicating more effectively:After you’ve written a message, take a few seconds and just try to guess what their most likely issue, pushback, misunderstanding, or request for clarification is likely to beThen add in a piece of info that…— Tiago Forte (@fortelabs) February 14, 2024
(3) X 上的 George Mack：“Semi-controversial opinion: There’s no such thing as working too hard. There’s just being under rested. 1. Winston Churchill used to work 16 hours per day in his old age during the war — but he also worked in bed every day until 11am. He had a nap after lunch, and a 2 hour nap… https://t.co/kyiAuTEwjA” / X
YC put out their "requests for startups" todayIt's a good list. The categories are spot on. Nicely done. pic.twitter.com/51aZFKjjxU— Shaun Maguire (@shaunmmaguire) February 15, 2024
X 上的 Michael Saylor⚡️：“My Advice for those entering Adulthood: 1. Focus your Energy 2. Guard your Time 3. Train your Mind 4. Train your Body 5. Think for Yourself 6. Curate your Friends 7. Curate your Environment 8. Keep your Promises 9. Stay Cheerful & Constructive 10. Upgrade the World Good Luck!” / X - https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1429338140809080834
My Advice for those entering Adulthood:1. Focus your Energy2. Guard your Time3. Train your Mind4. Train your Body5. Think for Yourself6. Curate your Friends7. Curate your Environment8. Keep your Promises9. Stay Cheerful & Constructive10. Upgrade the WorldGood Luck!— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) August 22, 2021
(1) X 上的 @levelsio：“People on here waiting months/years for "the right idea" When the point is the right idea gets to you when you working on the wrong idea and even then it might not even be the right idea yet, it'll evolve 10 more times to become the right idea Then it'll only be the right idea…” / X - https://twitter.com/levelsio/status/1753455224344150256
People on here waiting months/years for "the right idea"When the point is the right idea gets to you when you working on the wrong idea and even then it might not even be the right idea yet, it'll evolve 10 more times to become the right ideaThen it'll only be the right idea… https://t.co/AqokiWTJaM— @levelsio (@levelsio) February 2, 2024
X 上的 Brock：“Getting older is all about knowing a guy. A tax guy, a car guy, a plumbing guy, I don’t measure wealth in terms of money, but by how many guys you know” / X
Getting older is all about knowing a guy. A tax guy, a car guy, a plumbing guy, I don’t measure wealth in terms of money, but by how many guys you know— Brock (@brockomole) February 3, 2024
X 上的 Sam Knight：“A business needs product-market fit to have any chance of growth, but in 2024 the marketing needs content market fit, or it will likely die. This is how we make sure every client we work with achieves content market fit in 90 days. We have generated millions doing this, and I…” / X
A business needs product-market fit to have any chance of growth, but in 2024 the marketing needs content market fit, or it will likely die. This is how we make sure every client we work with achieves content market fit in 90 days. We have generated millions doing this, and I…— Sam Knight (@Digitalattntion) January 17, 2024
X 上的 Pat Walls：“"You'll never make money with a free plan or serving cheap customers." WRONG There are so many different ways to win. - Product: "free forever" live chat tool - $22M in revenue (est.) - Has over 20% market share (5x more than Intercom) !! - And started 2 years after Intercom… https://t.co/E1JX795OOI” / X
"You'll never make money with a free plan or serving cheap customers."WRONGThere are so many different ways to win.- Product: "free forever" live chat tool- $22M in revenue (est.)- Has over 20% market share (5x more than Intercom) !!- And started 2 years after Intercom… pic.twitter.com/E1JX795OOI— Pat Walls (@thepatwalls) January 18, 2024
