The era of billionaire freebies is over. From Flappy Bird’s sudden death to the lessons hidden in the Failure Museum, it’s time for a major mind shift.
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- No One is Coming to Save You!
- Flappy Bird: How He Actually Grew It And Why He Really Killed It
- Why Billionaires Stopped Giving Us Free Stuff?
- The Real American Psycho: Tom Cruise
- Product Flops and Collapsed Corporations: Business Lessons from the Failure Museum
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Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #84
♣ Thought of the Week
◘ No one is coming to save you.
You must take charge and make your own success; your future depends on your actions, so don’t shift the responsibility to others.
♣ Tech
◘ Flappy Bird: How He Actually Grew It And Why He Really Killed It
In 2013, Scott DeLong was making $400k/mo under the radar… til a journalist exposed it all. Around the same time, he discovered Dong Nguyen, half a planet away, going through something similar after his game, Flappy Bird, became ridiculously successful. Money isn’t everything, and that’s the premise of this video – it’s Scott DeLon’s firsthand story of Viral Nova and how Dong’s decision to shut his game down always resonated with him.
♣ Creator Economy
◘ Why Billionaires Stopped Giving Us Free Stuff?
In this video, creator Shelby Church explores the unusual past of LA’s most celebrated park, and how the influence of billionaires ironically sparked the creation of some of the city’s finest public spaces.
♣ Pop Culture
◘ The Real American Psycho: Tom Cruise
The video delves into the intense public persona and private life of Tom Cruise, linking his characteristic demeanor to his profound commitment to Scientology. It highlights Cruise’s belief that his achievements stem from the controversial religion, which he credits with helping him overcome dyslexia. It also discusses Scientology’s beginnings, its financial operations, and claims of misconduct, implying a powerful hold over Cruise’s professional and personal connections.
♣ Business
◘ Product Flops and Collapsed Corporations: Business Lessons from the Failure Museum
What can failures like Harley-Davidson Cologne or Cheetos Lip Balm teach us about success? Sean Jacobsohn, partner at Norwest Venture Partners and founder of the Failure Museum, takes us on a tour of notable product failures, sharing insights into why they failed and the lessons we can learn from them. Discover the six forces of failure and learn how companies can avoid making the same mistakes.
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♣ Photo of the Week
◘ Narcissus, Elena Mille, oil on canvas, 2019 [OC]
♣ Quote of the Week
◘ Totally true. The worst things in life usually only happen in our own imagination.
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