Crucible Moments: The Pivotal Decisions That Define Us
Henning du Preez
10mo
Hi Roelof, great work - you guys have spotted a strong correlation, but the real work is now to verbalised the science behind it. This could be the biggest pivotal point or crucible moment ever. You know WHAT a crucible moment is and roughly HOW it works, but you don't know yet WHY it works. Every recognised science went through three life stage - first classification (WHAT) then correlation (HOW) and then cause-effect (WHY). There is a basic science (first principles) behind these crucible moment - once verbalised will enable us to move from prediction to creation. We are far down the road of surfacing the science, if you are interested.
Praful Rudra
10mo
While I agree to some extent, there is also survivorship bias at play here, I might be wrong though so don't quote me on that. For countless decisions taken by founders, very few of them succeeded, also a lot of them didn't succeed as well. That begs the question how do you define crucible moments early in its path.
Sagar Pande
10mo
It's amazing how one bold decision can shape the course of a company or an individual's life. Inspiring stories and excited for this podcast series!
Theo Terblanche
10mo
Roelof, while reading your comments and story, I can still hear your passion of your SA roots, but more, your outcry in saying don’t get stuck in the now, but the bigger, wider future, just live that passion and don’t stop believing in what you stand for. You make us proud in SA!
Jerry Hu
10mo
truly insightful Roelof Botha, I remember Jensen always say making money is a skill rather than the intent. And time compounds this skillset. When you are building a company, the goal should never really just abt making money, because that is a skill that can be harnessed through time. The idea and intention of your endeavor is what sets you apart! I love this new podcast Sequoia put together!
Roelof Botha I have lived those crucial moments many times, from leaving my home country, being homeless, to starting and failing in many ventures. But one thing is for sure, I will never give up.
Anas Aboobacker
10mo
Absolutely agree, our crucible moments shape our journey and reveal our true character. 🚀🙌
Ashwin Mendes
10mo
Very true, crucible moments typically don’t announce themselves, they just sneak up on you. Thanks for sharing.
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8moHey Roelof, Crazy! One question, a seemingly insignificant (crucial) moment that we stumbled upon, can define our future. Rainer Rilke: "Do not now seek the answers ... (rather) live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.��� Alice in Wonderland - see where her questions took her: “Where should I go?" -Alice. "That depends on where you want to end up." - The Cheshire Cat ... `Curiouser and curiouser!'