Noah Kagan

Principles are our summary of their public statements.

• Lean into the fear

  Resilience

  When facing intense or negative experiences, one should go through them rather than fighting or running away to find the lesson.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source Ayahuasca, 2018  (opens in a new tab)

• Stop Running From Yourself

  Focus

  Constant movement between projects or locations is often a distraction from internal problems that need to be faced directly.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source Ayahuasca, 2018  (opens in a new tab)

• Face Subconscious Blocks Directly

  Mindset

  Unresolved personal trauma or fears can sabotage business and life goals; facing these fears directly is often the only way to move forward.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source Ayahuasca, 2018  (opens in a new tab)

• Prioritize Quality Over Speed

  Product

  Taking a long time to perfect a product, like a single menu item, ensures long-term excellence rather than rushing to market.

  1 more supporting quote is in the member records.

  Source Roberto Espinosa Tacodeli, 2021  (opens in a new tab)

• The Power of One Objective

  Focus

  Focus on a single, simple, and clear objective at a time to simplify decision-making and filter out distractions.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source How To Create A Marketing Plan, 2017  (opens in a new tab)

• Crowdsource Content Topics

  Content

  Before committing to a new content format like a vlog, ask the audience what specific problems or topics they want to hear about.

  Source Noahs Ultimate Speech At Uc Berkeley, 2007  (opens in a new tab)

• Leverage One-Time Payment Tools

  Cash

  To manage costs, founders should look for software that offers lifetime access for a single payment instead of recurring subscriptions.

  1 more supporting quote is in the member records.

  Source Steve Chou, 2023  (opens in a new tab)

• View failure as a positive indicator

  Resilience

  Failure proves that an entrepreneur is attempting difficult things rather than staying safe.

  1 more supporting quote is in the member records.

  Source If Its Uncomfortable Youre Growing, 2013  (opens in a new tab)

• Maximize Money Through Expense Control

  Wealth

  Focus on limiting unnecessary expenses to increase the capital available for investment and early retirement.

  1 more supporting quote is in the member records.

  Source Retire By 30, 2022  (opens in a new tab)

• Build a Research Network

  Productivity

  Instead of doing all the research alone, join groups where members share and vet ideas to multiply information gathering efficiency.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source How To Mint Nfts, 2022  (opens in a new tab)

• Hustle for Access

  Sales

  Gain early access to high-demand opportunities by being the most helpful and active member in a community to get noticed by founders.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source How To Mint Nfts, 2022  (opens in a new tab)

• Empower Marketers in Product Development

  Management

  Marketers often have a better pulse on user needs than engineers, so they should actively shape the product's design and functionality.

  1 more supporting quote is in the member records.

  Source Death Of A Startup Online Video Sharing Website, 2005  (opens in a new tab)

• Detach Identity From External Success

  Mindset

  Avoid defining personal worth through material possessions, job titles, or social circles because these factors are temporary.

  2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source Mike Posner Success Tips, 2017  (opens in a new tab)

• Build a Life Resume

  Life

  Success should not be defined solely by business achievements or bank balances, but by a diversity of experiences and proud memories.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source Pushing Limits Maximize Time Jesse Itzler, 2017  (opens in a new tab)

• Address the root cause

  Strategy

  Success comes from identifying and removing the specific factors that cause a problem instead of just managing the symptoms.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source Why We Get Fat And What To Do About It Book Review, 2014  (opens in a new tab)

• Focus on outcomes over instructions

  Management

  Instead of following requests literally, understand the desired outcome and find the most effective way to achieve it.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source Tim Ferriss Qa, 2017  (opens in a new tab)

• Prioritize Honest Relationships

  Leadership

  Entrepreneurs should surround themselves with people they can be completely open and honest with to maintain emotional health.

  Source Pat Flynn, 2021  (opens in a new tab)

• Turn weaknesses into strengths

  Resilience

  Use slow seasons or business lulls as strategic opportunities to implement changes that benefit both the company and the customers.

  2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source Twas, 2023  (opens in a new tab)

• Value Over Cost

  Productivity

  Focus on the value of time rather than the literal cost of a service, especially for tasks outside of one's core strengths.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source What Its Like To Hang With Millionaires, 2013  (opens in a new tab)

• Adapt offers to overcome no's

  Strategy

  Use feedback from rejections to create flexible options like coupons, money-back guarantees, or smaller minimum orders.

  3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.

  Source Small Business Growth, 2020  (opens in a new tab)