Discovery #18: Acing your interview preparation, Growth Tactics, and the Luxury of Porsche
Exploring Great Work, Unveiling Twitter's Upheaval, and Embracing the Average
Hey there, friends! I’m back with another round of our shared web wanderings. I'm always thrilled to dive into this cozy internet corner with you all. So, get comfy, and let's jump into this fortnight's 'Attia's Picks.'’
🖊️ Articles of Interest
How to Do Great Work - Paul Graham outlines his insights on generating great work. A must-read for all innovators.
How Twitter Blew Up a Timeline - An intriguing read delving into Twitter's radical redesign. Learn how this social media giant stirred things up. (with threads launched, I think we should read this)
🛠️ Tools to Try
Exponent - Preparing for interviews? A one-stop platform to help you ace your tech interviews. Reach new career heights with Exponent.
Movie Spoilers - Get the plot, characters, and even the endings of your favorite films. Perfect for cinema buffs or those wanting to fast-forward to the spoilers.
🐥 Tweet
I really like This reply from Nikita Beir about how to grow apps.
G(Old), Best of Duolingo experiment that they ran in 2022 and what’s their take on it here
🎧 Podcast Pick
Is being average really that bad? Dive into this thought-provoking podcast discovered by Ahmed Essam.
Why do people fall for scams? This episode explores the psychological tricks that make us vulnerable.
📽️ Video Spotlight
“Porsche is both quality AND quantity, owning the most prestigious brand in its market, while at the same time churning out almost half a million mass-market soccer mom/dad SUVs per year. And like any good luxury brand, it’s packed with enough juicy family drama and creeping takeovers to fill a Netflix series.”
If you are still curious here’s an amazing article summarizing it.
📜 Edition’s Quote:
"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." - Sam Levenson
Remember, it's not just about reading the quote. It's about reflecting on it. How does it resonate with you today?
🗣️ Community Corner
One more article from Paul Graham re-Discovered recently by Hanan Abdel Meguid
Now, let's turn the compass toward you! What intriguing internet islands have you discovered recently? Reply to this email or leave a comment. Your discovery could feature in our next issue!
Until our next voyage, keep exploring!
Best,
Attia