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Work takes on new meaning when you feel you are pointed in the right direction. Otherwise, it's just a job, and life is too short for that.
當你感到方向正確時，工作就被賦予新的意義，否則，那只是一份工作，而且生命太短暫了
提姆·庫克 (Tim Cook) 曾任職 IBM、Intelligent Electronics、Compaq 等知名企業，於1998年3月加入蘋果公司擔任營運部門總裁，2004年成為 Steve Jobs 的接班人，擔任蘋果公司代理執行長，2011年成為正式執行長及董事會成員迄今
今天是2021年8月17日，㊗️大家擁有豐盛美好的星期二❤️
Interview with A Founder: Conor McLaughlin (Co-founder of 99.co)
By David Wu (AppWorks Associate)
Conor McLaughlin was previously the Co-founder and CTO of 99.co, the real estate marketplace in Singapore and Indonesia. He spent six and a half years at the startup, whose backers include Sequoia Capital, 500 Startups, and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, helping to grow it into a $100 million company. As a member of AppWorks Accelerator #21, he is currently working on his next big project, a yet-to-be-named language learning startup.
【What advice do you have for first-time founders?】
First, you need to decide: do I want to run a sprint or a marathon? For a sprint, you may be open to acquisition from the beginning, delay non-startup aspects of your life, give yourself two years where you drop everything to test an idea, choose to raise more money earlier on and thus be more diluted, or do anything else that implies a shorter time horizon. Typically 1-5 years - this can lead to a major boon in a short period of time if executed well. If you decide you are in the sprinting business, you will most likely be pushed toward binary outcomes because of how many investors and employees you have on your cap table. As a first-time founder, you need to be clear with yourself on what you are willing to put on the line. As Reid Hoffman says, it’s like jumping off a cliff and building a plane on the way down… hopefully you build a plane in time.
If you are running a marathon, you are deciding that your competitive advantage is consistency over intensity. You are in this for 10, 15 years. With this time horizon, you will realize you need ways to metabolize stress and maintain emotional, spiritual, and mental health. You need to maintain relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. When you are looking at this 10 year period, you realize the people around you can only put up with so much. Unfortunately, while work is something people can generally bounce back from, there are many things in life where you cannot - an example is your relationship with your partner. If you’re going to run a marathon, you need to be clear with yourself about what time you have for other aspects of your life and what time you have for your company. Eventually you need to learn what the right speed is where you can run as long as possible. It’s amazing how often it is that those people that keep going, assuming you have chosen the right problem to solve, eventually find daylight. Part of that is just lasting long enough.
Second, you need to revisit and continually ask yourself: should I still be running a sprint or a marathon? Circumstances change. Maybe you sprinted for the first two years to secure interesting results and funding; now it's time to transition to a marathon and clean up the life debt a bit. Or inversely, maybe you're finally leaving the trough of sorrow and it's time to sprint for a bit. Most founders will be in a long distance race with periodic sprinting. From my observation, founders most often stop because of two reasons: They either A) run out of money or B) run out of energy. There’s plenty of advice out there for scenario A (hint: don’t). But in my experience, scenario B is far more pernicious and dangerous to would-be successful founders. If you are in a marathon but fail to pace yourself and run it like one long sprint, you are unlikely to make it to the end.
Much founder advice speaks to this: Don’t let your startup make you fat. Exercise 5-10% of the time. Pick up a hobby outside of your startup. Go home for holidays. All of it leads back to one thing: You need to take care of yourself. Because injury will be far worse for your progress than being a little slower. “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast”, as the US Navy Seals say. This is surprisingly difficult advice for intrinsically motivated founders to follow, because in the event of failure, it makes them vulnerable to the thought, “Well, you didn’t work hard enough.” But for those that already have the hustle, your job is to avoid the moment of epiphany where you look in the mirror and think, “This isn’t worth it.”
All founders will have to sacrifice some things. The point is to not sacrifice everything. It will make you more resilient. Not less. It will give you the space to see situations more objectively and make better decisions. And most importantly, it will let you love what you do because it will remind you that the work isn’t just in service of yourself, it’s in the service of others. I do not think you can judge hard work over a day, or even a year, but I do think you can judge hard work over 5-10 years. Hard work is not just about the next 1-2 months. There will be times when you need to run as fast as possible, but if that is happening all the time you are probably not being smart about the situation. So don’t hurt yourself, be consistent, keep disciplined, and keep going.
Lastly, focus on your metaskills. Public speaking, reading, writing - skills applied in every aspect of your life. Generally what they reflect is learning how to think better. As a founder you need to think about - how can I think more clearly, be more creative, rigorous, analytical? As Warren Buffett and others have said: I have never seen a successful person that did not read as often as they could. Actual books and long form scare a lot of people. That’s your competitive advantage. Read blog posts from smart people, follow smart people on Twitter, listen to podcasts. Always be focused on how you can develop yourself to think better. Fostering the habit of improving your thinking will foster discipline in yourself. And discipline will let you turn that rigorous thinking into action.
【I imagine running the “race” has been especially tough this year. How have you gotten through 2020?】
I have leaned on routine and community. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to foster discipline in myself. I make my bed every morning, meditate every morning, make sure that I go to the gym 3-4 times a week. There’s so much uncertainty in both the world and the entrepreneurial space. Keeping certain things consistent gives me a spine to my life that I can fall back on. If I’m not feeling well, my discipline takes over and I’ll go to the gym. That helps me relieve stress - falling back to routine and having some mainstays of consistency and structure.
And community - it’s been the big mental health zeitgeist of this year. Everyone is recognizing that without the people around us, our mental health diminishes. Joining AppWorks was very intentional so I could surround myself with like-minded people who could question me, hold me accountable, and inspire me. And also just forming personal connections where I felt that I was still taking care of my mental health by connecting with others. Being a founder is an incredibly lonely journey. In the early days, there’s not a lot of people around. Later, when you do hire lots of people, you need to be the boss, the leader - for certain things, you can’t tell the employees everything, and even if you do, there will always be a bit of distance. You need people to relate to - people want to be seen for who they are, and appreciated for what they give. When you are a founder, sometimes it’s hard to feel that you are seen. So I intentionally put myself in situations where I can be inspired, be held accountable, and more importantly connect with others, and feel that I’m not alone. And that me and my co-founders are part of a communal journey with those around us.
【When you talk about how to run the race, I get the sense that you’re drawing from previous experiences and, perhaps, mistakes. What are the mistakes you’ve made in your founder journey and the takeaways?】
I think you could take a calendar, point to a random week, and we could list out all the mistakes from that week (laughs). I do subscribe to Steve Jobs’ philosophy: mistakes will happen, but mistakes happening means we are making decisions. Not making decisions is perhaps the biggest mistake. It’s often the reason for frustration, loss of speed, loss of momentum - so many of the issues you encounter in startups. Not making enough mistakes is probably the #1 mistake that I’ve made.
Second, going back to my advice to first-time founders, is not understanding what game I’m playing. Not understanding that all the money in the world is not going to be worth it if your spouse or partner decides to leave you because you have relegated them to a second-class citizen in your life. I think I forgot that at points. There is more to life than just the company.
Third, be careful about who you choose to work with. At minimum, if you’re doing a standard 8-9 hours at the office five times a week, that’s a lot of time with those people. You want to like the people that you work with - you want to know they’re high integrity, you want to respect their values, and you want to have common values. Choosing the right people that give you energy rather than take it away just makes running the marathon so much easier.
【We welcome all AI, Blockchain, or Southeast Asia founders to join AppWorks Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3r4lLR8 】
[HannahEd Sharing] - Quote lấy lại động lực làm việc
Em có đang muốn tìm điểm cân bằng trong cuộc sống? Em có đang cảm thấy mệt mỏi sau ngày dài làm việc, học tập? Em có đang cảm thấy áp lực, căng thẳng và muốn tìm cách động viên bản thân cố lên? Chị tin rằng sự bình tâm lại suy nghĩ kĩ mọi việc và đọc các câu châm ngôn sau sẽ giúp em lấy lại nguồn năng lực tích cực đó. Đọc và giúp chị share đến các bạn khác đang cần giúp đỡ luôn nhé <3
NẾU BẠN MỆT MỎI, NHẶT MỘT CÂU TRONG NÀY LẤY LẠI ĐỘNG LỰC
1. "Just know, when you truly want success, you'll never give up on it. No matter how bad the situation may get."
"Chỉ cần biết rằng, khi bạn thực sự muốn thành công, bạn sẽ không bao giờ từ bỏ, dù cho mọi thứ có tồi tệ đến đâu đi chăng nữa."
2. "Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else."
"Hãy chịu trách nhiệm về cuộc đời mình. Nên biết rằng chính bạn chứ không ai khác sẽ là người đưa bạn tới nơi bạn muốn" - Les Brown
3. "I don't regret the things I've done, I regret the things I didn't do when I had the chance."
"Những việc tôi đã làm, tôi không hối hận. Tôi chỉ hối hận về những việc tôi có cơ hội thực hiện nhưng lại không làm mà thôi."
4. "Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."
"Thách thức là điều làm cho cuộc sống trở nên thú vị và vượt qua thử thách chính là những gì tạo nên ý nghĩa cuộc sống." - Joshua J. Marine
5. "Its hard to wait around for something you know might never happen; but its harder to give up when you know its everything you want."
"Thật khó để chờ đợi một điều gì đó bạn biết có thể chẳng bao giờ xảy ra, nhưng còn khó hơn để từ bỏ khi đó là mọi điều mà bạn muốn."
6. "One of the most important keys to Success is having the discipline to do what you know you should do, even when you dont feel like doing it."
"Một trong những bí quyết quan trọng nhất để có được thành công là lập nên quy tắc làm những việc bạn biết mình nên làm, dù cho bạn không muốn đi chăng nữa."
7. "Good things come to those who wait... greater things come to those who get off their ass and do anything to make it happen."
"Những điều tốt đẹp sẽ đến với những người biết chờ đợi... những điều tuyệt vời hơn sẽ đến với những người chịu bắt tay vào việc và làm bất cứ điều gì để làm chúng trở thành hiện thực." - Khuyết danh
8. "Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude."
"Hạnh phúc là thứ không thể đến được, sở hữu được, kiếm được hay mặc vào được. Nó là trải nghiệm tinh thần của mỗi phút giây ta sống với tình yêu, vinh dự và lòng biết ơn." – Denis Waitley
9. "In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure."
"Để thành công, khao khát thành công của bạn phải lớn hơn nỗi sợ thất bại." - Bill Cosby
10. "Go where you are celebrated – not tolerated. If they can't see the real value of you, it's time for a new start."
"Hãy đi đến nơi mà bạn được chào đón – chứ không phải nơi người khác phải chịu đựng bạn. Nếu họ không thể nhìn ra giá trị thực của bạn, đã đến lúc có một khởi đầu mới."
11. "Don't be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone."
"Đừng sợ đấu tranh cho những điều bạn tin tưởng, cho dù điều đó đồng nghĩa với việc bạn chỉ có một mình." – Andy Biersack
12. "The best revenge is massive success."
"Sự trả thù tốt nhất là một thành công vĩ đại." – Frank Sinatra
13. "Forget all the reasons it won't work and believe the one reason that it will."
"Hãy quên đi tất cả những lí do không thể và chỉ tin vào một lí do cho thấy rằng điều đó là có thể xảy đến."
14. "I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. Its because of them I'm doing it myself."
"Tôi biết ơn những người đã nói KHÔNG với tôi. Bởi nhờ họ, tôi đã tự mình làm điều đó." – Albert Einstein
15. "The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle."
"Cách duy nhất để làm tốt một việc là hãy yêu công việc bạn làm. Nếu bạn chưa tìm thấy nó, hãy cứ tiếp tục tìm kiếm. Đừng dừng lại." – Steve Jobs
16. "Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face it. Memories are sweet, cherish it."
"Cuộc đời rất ngắn ngủi, hãy sống trọn từng phút giây. Tình yêu rất hiếm hoi, hãy nắm lấy thật chặt. Giận dữ là không tốt, hãy loại bỏ nó ngay. Sợ hãi rất tồi tệ, hãy đối mặt với nó. Những kỉ niệm luôn ngọt ngào, hãy trân trọng chúng." - Khuyết danh
17. "When you say "It's hard", it actually means "I'm not strong enough to fight for it". Stop saying its hard.Think positive!"
"Khi bạn nói "Khó quá" đồng nghĩa với việc "Tôi không đủ mạnh mẽ để đấu tranh vì nó". Hãy ngừng ngay việc kêu ca. Hãy suy nghĩ tích cực!"
18. "Life is like photography. You need the negatives to develop."
"Cuộc sống giống như việc chụp ảnh. Bạn cần có những điểm mờ để tạo nên một bức hình đẹp."
19. "Don't worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don't even try."
"Đừng lo lắng về thất bại, hãy lo về những cơ hội bạn bỏ lỡ khi bạn không hề cố gắng." - Jack Canfield
20. "The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered there is opportunity for growth."
"Nỗi đau bạn cảm nhận hôm nay sẽ là nguồn sức mạnh cho bạn trong tương lai. Mỗi thách thức sẽ đem lại cho bạn cơ hội để trưởng thành."
21. "Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs."
"Hãy xây lên giấc mơ của riêng bạn, nếu không người khác sẽ thuê bạn xây dựng giấc mơ của họ đó." - Farrah Gray
22. "The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible."
"Thứ duy nhất chen vào giữa bạn và ước mơ của bạn là ý chí cố gắng và niềm tin có thể thực hiện được" – Joel Brown
23. "Self confidence is the most attractive quality a person can have. how can anyone see how awesome you are if you can't see it yourself?"
"Tự tin vào bản thân là phẩm chất hấp dẫn nhất mà một người có thể có. Làm sao mọi người có thể biết bạn tuyệt vời thế nào nếu chính bản thân bạn còn không thấy điều đó?"
24. "We learn something from everyone who passes through our lives.. Some lessons are painful, some are painless.. but, all are priceless."
"Mỗi người đi qua đời ta đều dạy cho ta điều gì đó... Một số bài học rất đau đớn, một số thì không... Nhưng tất cả đều vô giá."
25. "Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections."
"Hạnh phúc không có nghĩa là mọi thứ đều hoàn hảo. Nó có nghĩa rằng bạn quyết định nhìn ra khỏi những thiếu sót." - Khuyết danh
26. "Nobody ever wrote down a plan to be broke, fat, lazy, or stupid. Those things are what happen when you don't have a plan."
"Không một ai viết ra một kế hoạch khiến bản thân trở nên trắng tay, mập ú, lười biếng hay ngu ngốc. Đó chỉ là những gì xảy đến khi bạn không có một kế hoạch cho mình." - Larry Winget
27. "Three things you cannot recover in life: the WORD after it's said, the MOMENT after it's missed and the TIME after it's gone. Be Careful!"
"Có ba thứ không thể lấy lại được trong cuộc sống: những lời đã nói ra, khoảnh khắc bỏ lỡ và thời gian đã trôi qua. Hãy cẩn thận!"
28. "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending."
"Dù rằng không ai có thể quay lại và tạo dựng một khởi đầu mới, nhưng bất cứ ai cũng có thể bắt đầu từ bây giờ và có một kết thúc mới." – Carl Bard
29. "When the past calls, let it go to voicemail, believe me, it has nothing new to say."
"Khi quá khứ gọi tên, hãy cho nó vào hộp thư thoại, tin tôi đi, nó chẳng thể nói lên được điều gì mới cả."
30. "Rule #1 of life. Do what makes YOU happy."
"Nguyên tắc số 1 của cuộc sống. Hãy làm những gì khiến bạn hạnh phúc."
31. "Walk away from anything or anyone who takes away from your joy. Life is too short to put up with fools."
"Hãy tránh xa bất cứ điều gì hay bất cứ ai lấy đi niềm vui của bạn. Bởi cuộc đời quá ngắn ngủi để phải chịu đựng những kẻ ngu ngốc."
32. "Love what you have. Need what you want. Accept what you receive. Give what you can. Always remember, what goes around, comes around..."
"Yêu những gì bạn có. Cần những gì bạn muốn. Chấp nhận những gì bạn nhận được. Cho những gì bạn có thể. Hãy luôn nhớ rằng: những gì cho đi đều có thể nhận lại..."
33. "Just remember there is someone out there that is more than happy with less than what you have."
"Hãy luôn nhớ rằng có một người nào đó vẫn sẽ hạnh phúc dù họ có ít hơn những gì bạn có."
34. "The biggest failure you can have in life is making the mistake of never trying at all."
"Thất bại lớn nhất bạn có thể gặp trong đời là chẳng bao giờ cố gắng."
35. "Life has two rules: 1 Never quit 2 Always remember rule 1."
"Cuộc sống có 2 nguyên tắc: 1 Không bao giờ từ bỏ; 2 Luôn luôn nhớ nguyên tắc 1"
36. "No one is going to hand me success. I must go out & get it myself. That's why I'm here. To dominate. To conquer. Both the world, and myself."
"Không ai cho tôi thành công. Tôi phải tự đi tìm và nắm lấy nó. Đó là lý do vì sao tôi đứng đây. Để chế ngự. Để chinh phục. Cả thế giới và tôi."
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here's an insight into what a line producer does which i'll summarise it to make it easier for people to understand: we're basically the event managers of the entire production. I was just a line producer when I was still working at this company so I didn't go into depth of every aspect of creating a tv commercial. Nevertheless it was a wonderful and eye opening experience working in such field and I can't wait to be back soon :)
p/s - if my ex colleagues or bosses watches this video i- sksksks im shy pls shh ANDDD that adult swim trend that has been going around lately has been so interesting, i just had to jump in the bandwagon hehe so fun!
Anywaaaays, the behind the scenes that you saw in this video was from the commercial for Petronas Gawai 2021 but I was not a line producer here. I was a DIT (Digital Imaging Technician): the person who transcodes video formats into suitable resolution for the television. You can watch the film here: https://youtu.be/L8BfaBjR8Lc
Here are the commercials that I line produced:
1. Cadbury Sharebag In-Home - https://youtu.be/Zzja3nH2QVA
2. Maxis Raya Si Sakan 2021 - https://youtu.be/3ZM0apf5GWk
Watch my previous youtube video, 4 simple trendy eye looks:
https://youtu.be/DWCdw2-eDjE
You can say hi to me here:
Instagram/Twitter - @rikaadrina
TikTok - notrikaplsdontlookforme
Thought I'd start including FAQs now haha:
1. how old are you? 23 (born in 1998)
2. how tall are you? 5ft (yes i am short shhhhh)
3. what’s your ethnicity? malay & japanese
4. what equipment do you use to film?
➭ main camera: fujifilm xa3
➭ mic: my iPhone 7 hahahaha
➭ editing: premiere pro & PicsArt
Music credits:
1. Hot Hop Rock - Steve Adams
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