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Fear of Missing out in Venture Capital

I struggled with how I should react & respond to cold emails in the workplace during the first two years of my career as a VC.

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Sleeping is the best productivity trick

During most of 2017, I averaged 5–6 hours a night. Not sleeping enough was killing me and my ability to get things done.

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Connecting to your dark side

Everyone that has built something meaningful must have gotten in touch with “the dark side”. I woke up thinking about how it probably impulsed many to win.

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I hustled my way to the ER in 2017

I had a surprise visit to the ER on Christmas. I thought I was having a heart attack and rushed to the hospital with considerable chest pain. I was scared.

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Legacy is built daily: The Bezos Family

This weekend I watched this cool fireside chat between Jeff Bezos and his brother. It made me think that I need to venture out a bit more.

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The importance of tidying up your physical environment

Real joy comes from within and by tidying up you always restore balance in your life. Letting go is more important than adding.

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Don't ask for introductions if the VC turns you down

Once a week, right after a formal turndown, I get a founder asking me if I can introduce them to other investors. This is a weak and stupid ask.

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Early progress with intermittent fasting

Starting to do intermittent fasting has been one of the most impactful habits of my life. It made me realize that I've always had bad eating habits.

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