A lifetime love of building business
Good morning founder.
Over the past two years, I've come to realize that my mind operates in two distinct modes: the thinking mind and the doing mind. I've found this insight to be incredibly valuable in understanding my creative process.
In my experience, the thinking mind is the wellspring of ideas that the doing mind later brings to life. These two modes of thinking aren't separate entities, but rather complementary forces that feed and sustain each other.
Let me share what I've observed about these two mindsets:
The Thinking Mind:
I've noticed that when I'm in this mode, I can spend long stretches of time exploring a single idea. It's like being in a state of obsessive focus, immersed in solitude with my thoughts and concepts. What I love about this state is how it allows me to discover new ground for development. I've learned not to force solutions here - this is where new and better ideas emerge as I slowly comprehend how to build on them.
The Doing Mind:
When I think about the doing mind, Jocko Willink's concept of extreme ownership comes to mind. For me, this mode is all about action and implementation. I've realized that being satisfied with ideas existing only in the intangible realm isn't enough. The doing mind is what creates my vision into the tangible world, creating wealth, building teams, and writing books.
I have to admit, I love being in the thinking state. It expands my scope of new ideas in a way that's deeply satisfying. But I've also learned that staying in "doing" mode for too long can lead to diminishing returns on my time investment. Same goes for “thinking”.
What I've come to appreciate is the power of balancing these two modes. I want my efforts and value creation to compound over time. In my view, all real wealth results from the magnificence of compounding asset values.
I've found that taking one simple idea seriously and pursuing it consistently is the only route to experiencing the magic of compounding. That's why I believe creating a balancing act between thinking and doing is crucial for achieving longevity in business.
From what I've observed, all great business players are in it for the long haul. They focus on building lasting reputation, maintaining health, nurturing their team, and mastering their market. These are all aspects I try to keep in check for a longevity-focused business approach.
In my opinion, building a business for just a year isn't particularly exciting. What truly intrigues me is the idea of creating something that lasts a lifetime.
That's what I find cool and worthwhile.
I hope you've found this post helpful.
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