@Austen Startups seem to cycle between flare phases & focus phases. These are also called: * Diverge & Converge * Explore & Exploit * Bulk & Cut As humans, we're naturally drawn to the former. Slootman's formula pushes us towards the latter. Love it!

- Pattern repeats itself in different forms - "Flare/focus, converge/diverge, explore/exploit, bulk/cut"
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The writing process has two phases: Divergence & convergence. In the divergence phase, you playfully explore new ideas. In the convergence phase, you shift into a state of focus where you simplify your ideas so you can publish them. Collect the dots, then connect the dots. pic.twitter.com/wIEfnasmGl


- Atlas Phase One - "Collect the dots"
- Atlas Long Term - "Connect the dots"
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