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The feeling of "exasperated adrenaline" that we experience after we've had a busy day at the office isn't healthy, or sustainable.

If your head is spinning every evening when you get off work, you need to slow down.

@jamiemccue_ haha. Yes! It’s ok to sprint (just not all the time)

Often, we mistake the feeling of being wildly busy with being in “flow.”

“Whoa! This day went by quick! Tons of meetings, client requests, projects, podcast interviews… I hardly had time to check my email!”

Sailing on calm seas is better than being tossed around by waves. ⛵️

@hellodustinlee @naval @ecomchasedimond @alexgarcia_atx @gumroad Thanks! 🥰

In business, it’s ok to slow everything down:

You don’t need to make every decision right now.

You don’t need to complete every task on your list.

You don’t need to say yes to every meeting.

It’s OK to have space in your day where you don’t do anything.

Just sit. Breathe.

@aarondfrancis @typeoneerror @tnorthcutt +1 for @calebporzio. He’s super smart and passionate.

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“Couples therapy for founders”

The vulnerability that @danshipper and @nbashaw show on this episode (as founders, and more importantly, as humans) is really inspiring.

This episode, they bring their actual therapist into the discussion:

https://overcast.fm/+n7WR4u-jY

@uibreakfast I highly recommend these dynamic mics:

## Budget
🎤 Samson Q2U
🎤 ATR2100X

## Semi-pro setup
🎙️ Shure MV7

## Pro setup
🎙️ Shure SM7B

#packages" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast/#packages

As a founder, it's pretty cool to stumble across your product out in the wild (when you aren't expecting it).

I googled "play-to-earn axie game"

I found this @naavik_co page, where they have a podcast episode (hosted on @TransistorFM!) talking about it:

https://naavik.co/business-breakdowns/axie-infinity

@r00k @SilverStarMR Yeah. I sat still for a bit, and just breathed.

It's incredibly grounding to be up there.

@m1guelpf @ianlandsman @Shpigford Personally, I ❤️ the thoughtful web3 critiques you write on your Twitter.

Your willingness to thoughtfully challenge strong beliefs within the web2 and web3 spaces is commendable!

https://twitter.com/m1guelpf/status/1457735161278177282

@m1guelpf @ianlandsman @Shpigford I understand what you're saying.

I can tell you I've spent full-days doing research, engaging in Discords, asking questions, running experiments, seeking to find truth...

Only to have folks on here (many of whom I like!) be incredibly dismissive of legitimate concerns.

@m1guelpf @ianlandsman @Shpigford Whoa. All the responses you listed go way beyond childish attitudes; that's downright awful/abusive.

@Shpigford I agree.

What would a good act of critical thinking (with regards to web3) look like for you?

Is there a particular example that comes to mind?

@ghz________ @Shpigford For you, how do you differentiate between "crypto-hate" and "critical-thinking about crypto?"

@Shpigford No, I'm just trying to find common ground.

Is there a place for critical thinking in web3?

Thoughtfully evaluating information, and discussing it publicly (even when it might not match up with current beliefs?).

When your co-founder is remote, getting together 1-2 times a year is crucial.

@jonbuda and I haven't been able to do that since April 2019.

We finally made it happen earlier this month.

https://justinjackson.ca/its-been-too-long

@ianlandsman @Shpigford What constitutes a "childish attitude" and "unresearched temper tantrum" seems to be in the eye of the beholder.

I can assure you, all of my tantrums are backed by a lot of research. 😉

@Shpigford Let me change gears.

Are you opposed to critical thinking?

@Shpigford Is there a difference between "crypto-hate" and "crypto-critique?"

@mattwensing All-In?

@kondrik4 @SilverStarMR 😮😮😮

❤️ these views

“Above the clouds”

One of my favorite views at @SilverStarMR. 🤙 #vernonbc

@adsobol Market size still matters, because even bootstrappers need to meet a minimum threshold of demand.

Most of a startup’s growth is determined by the market itself.

Hard work, good product, and good marketing are necessary but not sufficient on their own.

Your product needs a strong, existing, undercurrent of desire.

With new startup idea, you should have a general sense of how big the market is (and how fast it’s growing).

Try to get a sense of whether your market meets a min floor of potential (is this market big enough?), and also what the ceiling is likely to be (how big could we grow?).

@JackMastrangelo @forwardcap Agreed.

The usefulness of TAM is in predicting whether your chosen market meets a minimum floor of potential, and understanding what the general ceiling is likely to be.

Bad Brains

https://youtu.be/OZIx9dRuH-g

Desert Age

https://youtu.be/ANkgh3qX0RM

@grodier True. It’s a requirement; but he must say yes to every request!

Smart Studios Story

https://youtu.be/QabE9KfZ1Fg

Salad Days

https://youtu.be/RR0URA7aviU

Lemmy

https://youtu.be/PQ_sr6_Gj_M

Descendants

https://app.primevideo.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.22bbb4f8-e327-ad19-7951-bfa008bc7f42&territory=CA&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=web

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@equartey @kwuchu This is incredible. Thank you for sharing everything so thoughtfully. ❤️

Friday night. Walking home from the office now.

Have a good weekend everyone!

@smgrieser 🙌

@ninjaparade Come on down to Vernon and let’s go for a rip there bud!

Big tech companies say they care about podcasting.

But, in reality, it's the *small* independent companies and devs who really care. ❤️

Many of these tech companies, with billion/trillion-dollar market caps, generate tons of customers support for small indies. https://twitter.com/marcoarment/status/1483455612419719172

@smgrieser In general, the more margin you have, the better.

In retrospect, I wish I’d had way more savings before I started bootstrapping on my own.

Also, seek business ideas that have margin: https://justinjackson.ca/margin

@theSamParr I've tried investing in stocks, and in other startups, but so far the best investment I've made (by far) is in @TransistorFM:

https://transistor.fm/

If you started a company to build a better life for yourself, be honest about:

- which biz stuff pulls me away from my family & personal life?
- what consistently causes me stress?
- which tasks drain me?
- does this biz have enough traction to give me the $ and margin I desire?

@AndrewAskins @haroonmeer @ThinkstCanary We have over 800 affiliates, but the top 5% drive probably 90% of the revenue.

All of them have built authoritative review sites, gear guides, etc that rank in the top 3 on Google.

❌ "A solution in search of a problem"
✅ "Real people looking for a solution to their problem."

@maggerbo @missbikesalot @statamic @sketch @usefathom @userlist @ahrefs @seo_testing @ZipMessage @savvycal @ecammtweets @ScreenFlow @TransistorFM Oh! I forgot to mention @crisp_im. They're amazing for live chat and knowledge-base!

@missbikesalot Hard to nail it down to just one. 😅

CMS: @statamic
Graphics: @sketch
Analytics: @usefathom
Email onboarding: @userlist
SEO: @ahrefs & @seo_testing
Video messaging: @ZipMessage
Calendar scheduling: @savvycal
Screencasts: @ecammtweets & @ScreenFlow
@TransistorFM for podcasting 😉

@DescriptApp @TransistorFM Thanks for having me!

@randfish @amandanat I just demoed this trick live on the @DescriptApp livestream:

https://youtu.be/wncAbLQ90kI?t=1053

RT @redman: This is one of the best guides I've read outlining the practical steps to building a great, calm & profitable software company…

Thanks to everyone who showed up. Means a lot to me! 🥰

New Year, Better Podcasting Habits https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OwxWzbwXPVJQ

@webby2001 Whoa!!!

Podcasting’s total ad revenue sure seems small compared to this number. 😄

@yarobagriy @TransistorFM @jonbuda Thanks!

@mjwhansen @TransistorFM @jonbuda Thx!

@mynameis_davis @TransistorFM @jonbuda New episode coming out tomorrow! 🎉

@BretFisher @TransistorFM @jonbuda Thanks 🥰

@nickswan @TransistorFM @jonbuda Thanks Nick! 🥰

I've shared the most important lessons we learned bootstrapping Transistor here:

https://justinjackson.ca/bootstrap

Apparently, it's my 4-year anniversary of working on @TransistorFM! 😮

Unbelievably grateful for this company, our customers, and my partnership with @jonbuda.

It's been seriously life-changing for both of us. 💯

A strong, hopeful piece on pursuing abundance as a national strategy.

(Canada should do this as well) https://twitter.com/DKThomp/status/1481279352931299329

@SloanCam We’re using @crisp_im at @TransistorFM

http://support.transistor.fm

@JordanGal NICE

Chased the sun today at Silverstar.

@jongold Bitcast had a cool UI for doing this, but they seem to be closed down. 😞

https://youtu.be/JCYoPD5vJFg

@moritzplassnig @lennysan I think you’re looking for @coreyhainesco and https://www.swipefiles.com/

@kirkbyers @jonbuda @TransistorFM We had some good runs 👍

@nicoloborghi Nice 👍

@Aazarshad @jonbuda @TransistorFM We recorded. We’ll see if the audio works out. 🙏 @iChris

@scocio @jonbuda @TransistorFM Aww thx 🥰

@marckohlbrugge Hello from Revelstoke!

@naughtandcross @jonbuda @TransistorFM 😜

@janelleallen 💪 yes! 2022 is your year!

@laurium I’d love to see you get back into podcasts!

Reunited at last!

After 2.5 years, @jonbuda and I are finally having our @TransistorFM founders’ retreat.

Doing some planning for 2022, but also lots of snowboarding and eating out. 😄

@caseyfulgenzi For podcast fans, I really like @podysseyapp.

For podcasters, I've just created a Descript chat here: https://podcasters.meeps.app/

@rabble Yeah. It's amazing.🧘‍♂️

@threehourcoffee It's true! Perfect size for me. 😊

@jayclouse @johnmgannon Yup! https://justinjackson.ca/charge-more

My commute is what pushed me to look for remote work.

At the time, I couldn’t afford a family home close to downtown in the big city (anything cycling distance was too expensive).

Moved to a ski town in BC and got mountains + lakes, plus I could afford a home close to downtown.

@brent_bellamy My commute is what pushed me to look for remote work.

At the time, I couldn’t afford a family home close to downtown Edmonton (anything in cycling distance was too expensive).

Moved to Vernon, BC and got skiing, mountains, and lakes, plus could afford a home close to downtown.

@manast That’s part of it. But I also think we need to give people the freedom to love and work where they want to live and work.

This has been the most optimal setup for me: https://twitter.com/mijustin/status/1481502591108337665

For me, this is the ultimate setup:

🔥 Remote work, but at a coworking office

Since 2012, I’ve shared an office close to my house, and walk there every day.

✅ No car commute
✅ Daily exercise
✅ Work with friends
✅ No ppl looking over my shoulder
✅ No office politics

@ivanbrezakbrkan Haha. Well, I replaced a 1 hour commute with a 20 minute walk. 😄

(So I still get my podcast listening in)

🎯 I actually love coming into an office, socializing, working alongside people.

🙅‍♂️ But I hated the 2 hours I had to spend in the car every day. https://twitter.com/drorpoleg/status/1394604110716997640

@PaulElijas @heyblake This thread was really well done. 👍

@emilybest Amen. 🙏

Something to think about if you want to build a product in 2022: https://twitter.com/mijustin/status/1169285308254478342

@VineetSinha @mcgillmd921 @dickiebush @arvidkahl @RobbieCrab @anthilemoon @jackbutcher @rosiesherry @JustinSaaS @Bazzaruto 🥰

@panphora Is this credit card upfront?

@mattragland @TransistorFM Niiiiice

@nicoloborghi @CasJam ✅ ZipMessage is built for threaded video conversations.

✅ ZipMessage has better pricing

✅ ZipMessage is built by an indie founder

@_IlirAliu @ZipMessage ✅ ZipMessage is built for threaded video conversations.

✅ ZipMessage has better pricing

✅ ZipMessage is built by an indie founder

At Transistor, we were using Loom for sending screen recordings to customers and team members.

We switched to @ZipMessage last month and I’m glad we did. Really great product.

Having the ability to post videos back and forth is so helpful; much easier to clarify a point.

My friend @CasJam is on Product Hunt today. Please go show him some ❤️!

https://www.producthunt.com/posts/zipmessage

@MiguelCoba_ Yes! Always hope. 🙏

@ahmedistyping ❤️🙏

@nickolascrim @dvassallo 🥰