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0013. Dynamics of True Scale.
Scaling multiple ventures requires mindful decision-making, strategic resource allocation, and adaptable systems to ensure sustainable growth...

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0012. The Minimum Viable Thinking.
There is no perfect measure of thinking, it's dynamics as things are by default which make decision making a process than a pattern...

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Work on the things you have to mind to see them as a thing that takes time. There are things that feel just life itself, and each person can find theirs. It takes time, but look for them frequently.

Work can be the life itself, not a balanced addition.

Always prefer done over perfect result. You work with others, all moving their business forward, even you not noticably. The done is the only keyword progress care about. Learn to grow instead, be in a flow of doing and learning.

Start and do with what's there, then scale.

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0011. Blueprint of Executive Flow.
A strong continuity system doesn’t just help you with decision-making—it gives you clarity, a map of sorts, for the journey ahead...

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When getting started do your works reverse. Start with something out there and breakdown it into more details to understand why's of it. Try to develop a good selective eye as well, to pick things that are well done.

Learning from others covers their works too.

It's completely okay to get started by making things and looking at others' mindset and progress until you find your ways around, because you just can't wait for reaching to certain level to get started.

Use others' path as starting point of your road.

It's the most normal thing in reality for you to not know what you are doing to its fullest before doing it. Because many elements that will create clarity requires action to be revealed.

Just start with what's there for you and let the things show you the way.

There is a saying anything has value if sold right. Anything you have - skill, experience, and etc. in 90% of time is usable and useful for someone else. The thing is to research and identify it then put it into the action.

Learn to move with what's there while improving it.

When doin your work remember to remind yourself frequently that whether you are doing the things to fulfill your creative desires or what's been asked to be done. In most cases, by default, it's about desire over what's needed.

Arrange your progress often than you think.

Sooner or later you will face the fact that you have to leave perfectionist mind behind that make you think you need tons to get ready to do certain things, and push yourself actually to start and fail.

Eventually understand it's the only healthy way of learning.

There were not a period in time where the rise happens in solo and independent business ventures compared to now. Will this cause the increase in competition or open more space in job market is the question.

Supporting small businesses is likely to normalize the market.

The most core element of understanding the difference creating and making your own things or being a part of vision of others is at getting the creative thinking and its value that forms and founds ideas to be executed.

You may have many, but did not discovered them yet.

Sometimes you just have many things to become a reality. This happens until you get humbled by the reality of choice and priorities. Since everything is possible to be done, it become matter of time available to you.

Gotta learn to move with flow and create basis for the next.

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0010. Making of The Momentum.
Success is a culmination of continuous movement, a gradual buildup that brings you from one phase to another...
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0009. Fail: Art of Iteration.
You need to engage with risk as a resource, not as a burden. In fact, some of the most successful entrepreneurs see risk not as a roadblock but as the catalyst that propels them forward.

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Always keep something in motion—something you can build, refine, and grow. Progress happens through action, not just thought. An idea left in your mind, waiting for perfection, never becomes real.

Think. Create first, optimize later. Always.

Failure is an inevitable part of making things, but it accelerates success with grace.

Episode 0009 of @readfoundry "Fail: Art of Iteration" will be airing tomorrow, 14 March at 4 PM (UTC +4).

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Creating your own thing is both the hardest and most valuable path. Opportunities are everywhere, yet finding the right one and committing long-term is rare. Not everyone is built for it, just as not every job is for everyone.

If you have the resources and drive, give it a go.

Building confidence starts with knowing things deeply. It's the foundation for internal peace and control. The more you understand, the better your decisions, even when unsure.

Confidence comes from knowledge, which grows through practice, experience, and time.

Tiredness isn’t just about needing rest—it can stem from over-optimizing and blurring work with everything else. A better approach is building a sustainable flow, optimizing within your limits, and avoiding constant pressure.

Balance isn’t a break; it’s a strategy.

Sometimes, just don’t do things. Step back, reflect, and take in the bigger picture. Constant motion without feedback leads to stagnation or repetition.

Growth isn’t just about doing—it’s about understanding, adjusting, and moving forward with clarity.

Founding and building design things for founders, @kananxyz everywhere.

Diagram Studio — design partner for founders and emerging startups.
Diagram Supply — website design resources for faster development.
The Foundry — founder's notes for other builders to make things work.

Prioritize your systems and workflows—everything feels urgent unless you make it otherwise. Work gets done, but meaningful results come from structured priorities. Achievement isn't just effort; it's better management.

Don’t overlook the power of organizing your process.

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0008. Venture Machine Mechanic.
Building a business, especially as a solo founder, is like navigating an ever-shifting maze of challenges, opportunities, and decisions...

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Make your own things—it makes you a better builder. Investing time in creating what you need fosters creativity and deeper learning. Instead of rushing to grab what's already there, build, experiment, and grow.

Eventually, you'll craft things that others need too.

Building effective systems is key of achieving sustainable growth.

Episode 0008 of The Foundry "Venture Machine Mechanic" will be airing tomorrow, 7 March at 4 PM (UTC +4).

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Never forget to step away, even from what you love. Work or not, changing environments and routines keeps momentum alive.

Stagnation kills sustainability—refresh your perspective to keep the long game strong.

Just do things—overthinking rarely deserves the energy. Thinking brings clarity, but action builds momentum. Many frontrunners started without a clear path; they figured it out by moving forward, not by waiting for certainty.

Flow with what you know, adapt as you go.

Mind your own business—literally. No one else will build it for you, and spending energy on others’ ventures won’t drive your success. Your results come from your own effort, strategy, and execution.

Stay focused, because only you are responsible for making it happen.