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Shifting Priorities from Utility to Experience
Shifting Priorities from Utility to Experience
Today I Thought NewsletteDaniel LeeSeptember 17, 2020Habits
Pushing advantages.
newsletterDaniel LeeSeptember 16, 2020Sept 2020
Pressing Advantages
Pressing Advantages
Today I Thought NewsletteDaniel LeeSeptember 16, 2020Introspection
What my investment account would look like with 20% returns for 30 years. 
newsletterDaniel LeeSeptember 15, 2020Sept 2020
What Does 20% Returns for 30 Years Look Like?
What Does 20% Returns for 30 Years Look Like?
Today I Thought NewsletteDaniel LeeSeptember 15, 2020Business
How one leaves a job after 2.5 weeks.
newsletterDaniel LeeSeptember 14, 2020Sept 2020
Leaving a Job After 2.5 Weeks
Leaving a Job After 2.5 Weeks
Today I Thought NewsletteDaniel LeeSeptember 14, 2020Careers
Reflecting on Investment “Truths” To Fish Where The Fish Are
Reflecting on Investment “Truths” To Fish Where The Fish Are

Starting with questioning the basics of small-cap, illiquid companies to Value vs. Growth, diversification and the concept of “moats”, I decided to think through what could actually be true about investing and how looking at companies as cities that develop people could be a pond to fish in.

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EssaysDaniel LeeAugust 11, 2020OMD VenturesIntrospection, Business
Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker
Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker

It’s the one book everyone in the world should read, especially those in positions of power. It will make you live longer, perform better and make society better.

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EssaysDaniel LeeAugust 7, 2020OMD VenturesBook Notes
Atlassian (TEAM)
Atlassian (TEAM)

Looking into the company on a mission to unleash the potential of every team. Sharing high level thoughts on the culture, management and business model from shareholder letters and annual reports of Atlassian.

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Essays, IndexDaniel LeeJuly 16, 2020OMD Ventures
Trillion Dollar Coach - Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle
Trillion Dollar Coach - Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle

As the coach to the CEO/Founder of any world-changing company, the book can be summarized by the introduction to Bill Campbell’s manifesto: People are the foundation of any company’s success. The primary job of each manager is to help people be more effective in their job and to grow and develop.

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EssaysDaniel LeeJuly 13, 2020OMD VenturesBook Notes
Roku (ROKU)
Roku (ROKU)

First look at Roku (ROKU). Learning about streaming platforms, the business model, market dynamics and my concerns with the business and management.

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Essays, IndexDaniel LeeJuly 9, 2020OMD Ventures
Reboot - Jerry Colonna
Reboot - Jerry Colonna

A thought-provoking book on the value of radical self-inquiry for a person but also the organization he leads, through the coaching and story of the VC turned CEO whisperer.

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EssaysDaniel LeeJuly 7, 2020OMD VenturesBook Notes
Maverick - Ricardo Semler
Maverick - Ricardo Semler

The story of an industrial conglomerate in Brazil with a leader using his uncommon sense to create an unconventional workplace that focuses on investing in quality of life for business success.

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EssaysDaniel LeeJuly 3, 2020OMD VenturesBook Notes
Alphabet (GOOG)
Alphabet (GOOG)

Alphabet (GOOG). Looking into the king of search, the pioneer of work culture, and the research company that has a side gig of advertising.

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EssaysDaniel LeeJune 30, 2020OMD VenturesBusiness
Self Reliance And Other Essays - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Self Reliance And Other Essays - Ralph Waldo Emerson

A challenging set of essays that genuinely makes you “think” as it outlays the value of independent thought that is so rare in the world.

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EssaysDaniel LeeJune 26, 2020OMD VenturesBook Notes
How to Read a Book Every 2 Weeks
How to Read a Book Every 2 Weeks

This is a reflection on the system I currently use to meet a goal of completing a book every two weeks. It’s been my most preferred system from reading 110+ books over the years.

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EssaysDaniel LeeJune 23, 2020OMD VenturesHabits
The Alchemist - Paulo Coehlo
The Alchemist - Paulo Coehlo

A fictional tale that masterfully incorporates various mental models on the singular focus of embarking on the journey to live a life of purpose.

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EssaysDaniel LeeJune 22, 2020OMD VenturesBook Notes
Pinterest (PINS)
Pinterest (PINS)

A first look at Pinterest, company living on making inspirations come true, and the world of digital advertising.

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EssaysDaniel LeeJune 17, 2020OMD VenturesBusiness
Stumbling on Happiness - Dan Gilbert
Stumbling on Happiness - Dan Gilbert

Probably one of the best books on the psychology of happiness and how we fool ourselves.

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EssaysDaniel LeeJune 15, 2020OMD VenturesBook Notes
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