@domm is the most transparent CEO on Twitter.

I condensed his top 205 Tweets ranging from lessons on building a startup, to being a great founder and general business/life advice. Enjoy this thread.
On building a startup p.1:

• If you take your foot off the pedal, you won& #39;t stay in the same place – you& #39;ll go backward.
• Think big, yet obsess over the tiny details at the same time.
• Be skeptical of anyone that pretends to have all the answers.
On building a startup p.2:

• Failure should drive you to succeed, not stop you from trying.
• Your startup is either working or it& #39;s dead.
• Increase pace of growth by increasing communication and speed of decision making.
On building a startup p.3:

• Drive value to your users by building a delightful product experience.
• Test a lot. Double down on things that work, ignore everything else.
• Get comfortable selling.
• Clearly and confidently say no to any ask you can& #39;t fulfill.
On being a great founder:

• Know the difference between when you should be open to new ideas and when you should dig your heels into the ground.
• You must have thick skin.

A strategy for investor updates:
• Say what you’re going to do. Do it. Say you did it.
On building a team:

• Normalize disagreement. Your team must be able to say, "No. I disagree" without anyone taking offense.
• The best teams drive innovation, drive execution, and drive output.
• The team should be really good at solving problems and finding more.
On hiring:

• Never outsource the hiring. The founder should interview every early-stage employee.
• Hire people that can predict problems before they appear.
On pitching:

• If you& #39;re pitching people for the first time, start at the bottom of the list.
• Refine your pitch after each try and anticipate the questions you& #39;ll get.
• When you get to the top of your list, your pitch will be incredible.
On cold emailing:

• You can get so far in life by reaching out and making clear, simple asks of people.
• If you cold message someone, just ask them the question. Never ask, "Can I ask you a question?"
• If you can& #39;t condense the message, don& #39;t send it.
On life p.1:

• The most effective people simplify the most complex things.
• To get strong, do things that make you feel weak.
• If someone is a jerk, that& #39;s on them. If you let it ruin your day, that& #39;s on you.
On life p.2:

• End every meeting with a clear ask.
• The solution to everything is dedicated time, attention, and effort.
• Talk when you provide real insight. Listen when you can absorb it.
• If you want the position, assume the position. Never wait for a title.
On business:

• Anyone who says business doesn& #39;t take a lot of time and effort is lying.
• Tell people what you& #39;re working on. The world is not focused on stealing your idea.
• If you& #39;re in a meeting and there is an awkward silence, it& #39;s over. End it.
On marketing:

• Social media should be used to build a community, not an audience.
• Talk with people, not at them.
• B2B marketing should be thought of as nothing other than marketing to regular people.
On productivity p.1:

• Use dual monitors
• Ignore hustle culture. Rest when you need to, but ruthlessly prioritize efficiency when you& #39;re working.
• Pick the hardest thing on your todo list and do that first. You& #39;ll feel amazing afterward.
On productivity p.2:

• Increase the velocity of finishing mundane tasks. Never tell yourself or others, "it& #39;s not important so just do it whenever."
• Look after yourself first – productivity will follow.
When scheduling a call using a link, say:

"Would you like to suggest some times to meet next week, or if it& #39;s easier for you, you can just use this link to book directly..."

No one will ever suggest times.
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