Archive - But First, Entrepreneurs

Cross-post: Fear is the mind-killer

Fear, narcissism, Dune, and the Buddhist definition of love

Nov 18, 2022 •

Casey Juanxi Li

July 2022

The life-changing magic of commitment and faith

Because believing in something, to the point of delusion, is the only way to get past the pain of making ugly things

Jul 16, 2022 •

Casey Juanxi Li

June 2022

Believe in something, goddammit

It is important for our secular institutions to actually stand for something

Jun 18, 2022 •

Casey Juanxi Li

Never, ever settle

Why no team is better than the wrong team, public vs private thoughts, and why it pays to go all-in

Jun 7, 2022 •

Casey Juanxi Li

May 2022

Defensibility is authenticity

Your startup idea, you resume, and your PhD are not defensible. But your life story is.

May 18, 2022 •

Casey Juanxi Li

Rumors and misconceptions

And the infinite returns on...thinking for yourself

May 4, 2022 •

Casey Juanxi Li

4 weeks, 3 cofounders, and 15 interviews on mental health

On pivoting, being picky, not settling, therapy, and the fear of being forever alone

May 2, 2022 •

Casey Juanxi Li

But first, entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur First: Love Island meets Shark Tank

May 2, 2022 •

Casey Juanxi Li

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