You know what’s the funniest thing about me trying to learn something new? I always started like an action hero—with big plans and crazy motivation. “I’m gonna program for 8 hours straight today!” or “I’ll finish this whole design course over the weekend!”
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ABCDX Customer Segmentation: A Simple Guide for Canadian Businesses
A Coffee Shop Story
Sarah owns a small coffee shop in downtown Toronto. Every morning, she watches three types of customers walk through her door.
First, there’s Mike – he rushes in, already knowing he wants a large double-double and a breakfast sandwich. He’s ready to buy, has his money out, and makes quick decisions.
Then there’s Lisa – she comes in looking tired, mentions she “really needs to start drinking better coffee,” but usually just orders her regular medium coffee. She’s thinking about upgrading but isn’t ready yet.
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How to Get Your First Users: Lessons from App in the Air
I just listened to an awesome podcast in which Bayram Annakov, the founder of App in the Air, gave his take on how to get your first users.
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He talked about where to find them, how to reach out to them, and what to remember when you’re launching a new product.
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What Does It Take to Get “Product of the Day” on Product Hunt in 2025 – A First-Hand Experience
Let’s jump into how Product Hunt has evolved over the past few years, according to two successful launches of 2PR.io—one in summer 2023 and one in February 2025.
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It’s never too late—but when?
When I got my first phone, an iPhone 3GS, I used the default Notes app. Back then, it showed how much time had passed since a note was created.
One day, I made a note called “Learn Web Design.” A year later, I opened it and saw that 365 days had passed—and I hadn’t done anything. Then I got a new phone, and every year that number kept growing. Eventually, my notes got erased when I transferred data, but that one note stayed in my head—like an old joke that isn’t funny anymore.
The problem is, we often think, “It’s too late to start now.” Sound familiar? Over the years, I built up so many excuses I could write a whole library of them.
Sure, you might not become a design/marketing/juggling master or a fluent polyglot overnight. But every little step counts.
So stop regretting what you didn’t do. It’s time to take action instead of just sitting around—like I did with that note.
Tell yourself: “I can start right now! Or… maybe on Monday.” 😆
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Review of The Answer: How to take charge of your life & become the person you want to be
Rating: 8 /10.
The book is simple, interesting, and easy to read.
The main idea that runs through the entire book is: write down your ideas, set deadlines, and trust fate. Fate will give you opportunities in the form of people who will help you achieve your goals. Essentially, it’s about visualization, affirmations, and believing in the universe.
It’s quite interesting.
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