Why do people do crossword puzzles? There's no reward for completing one, but some people just like the challenge.
Scott D. AnthonyIf you work on a new product launch, spent time in a new geography, or work to develop a completely new skill, you have no choice but to figure out new ways to solve problems.
Scott D. AnthonyOf course if you are launching a new business you can thinking about revenues, profits, and so on, but metrics such as customer satisfaction or employee retention might be meaningful if you are focusing more internally.
Scott D. AnthonyI think it is only in hindsight that you can determine whether something is a mistake or not.
Scott D. AnthonyOf course, it is worth it to take the time to think carefully through your assumptions, and ensure you at least have hypotheses around how you will create value. But use the analysis as a way to focus attention on the most critical assumptions, rather than spend a ton of time massaging the numbers.
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