Episode 671 | Working on What Matters, Left-handed Threads, and Being Lucky (A Rob Solo Adventure)

In episode 671, join Rob Walling for another solo adventure where he covers a variety of topics. First, he shares an example of why successful founders move the needle rather than staying in their comfort zone. He shares an anecdote about discovering left-handed threads and how it applies to startups, and wraps up with some thoughts on the role of luck in audience building. 



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Topics we cover: 




1:56 – Moving the needle rather than staying comfortable



11:10 – First time discovering left-handed threads



19:15 – Building an audience doesn’t require luck




Links from the Show: 




MicroConf



MicroConf Connect



The SaaS Playbook



Episode 670 | Relying on Luck, Avoiding Burnout, and Bad Player vs. Bad Instrument (A Rob Solo Adventure)



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