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Claudio Montesionleft a comment
Insightful tips, Nika! The statistic about the 21% reduction in focus just by having the phone on the table is a real wake-up call. In my experience mentoring founders, the smartphone is often the gateway to what I call the 'Circle of infinite distraction'. We often mistake being 'busy' on our phones for being 'productive' at our desks, but those 4.5 hours of scrolling are usually just a...
How to reduce smartphone usage and become more productive at work? [Tips outside of our app.]
Claudio Montesionleft a comment
Great reflections, Nika! Congrats on hitting #6 on such a competitive day. Your point about the 'supporting community' is gold. Even after 35 years in the business trenches, I’m still amazed at how much a genuine DM or a supportive WA group can move the needle compared to cold traffic. Regarding your question about post-launch positioning: I definitely believe the 'aftermath' is where the real...
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Startup InfernoHow to fail fast and find your startup's way out
Claudio Montesionleft a comment
Hi Product Hunt! 👋 I’m Claudio, a Mentor and Professor who has spent years watching brilliant founders build incredible tech, only to see them get consumed by the 'fire' of their own startup journey. Most people tell you how to scale, but very few tell you how to survive the psychological and structural traps that lead to failure. I wrote Startup Inferno to be the map I wish my students and...
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