Sense instead of rules
👋 Hi, I’m Dima. Here’s a little about me.
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My favorite topics: business, tech, self-development, life.
Humans relied on horses as the main mode of transport for about 5,000 years. Then, Ford’s Model T changed everything in less than a decade. I’m curious to see the visual transformations cities will undergo during the tech revolution unfolding… more
This is an eternal problem.The values of social equality and individual freedom contradict each other and do not coexist for long.It is a timeless issue for humanity—left and right, capitalism and socialism.Can there be a balance? more
(in 2 months and 3 steps: Seed→Feed→Grow) In 2024, after six years in the corporate world, I left my secure job to start my own business. This time I took a fresh approach, using a lot of AI and automation… more
After finishing Slow Productivity, my next book is Feel Good Productivity.Both reflect my desire to stay productive while enjoying the journey. more
ICE BATH! more
I found this story on LinkedIn here. The article was originally posted by MRKTNG.fi. I agree with two points: But I don’t agree with the article’s title. I don’t think consultants ruined the business. It looks more like a leadership… more
Personal software for everything is the new norm. more
How marketers think buying works: How buying actually happens: more
This is from Slow Productivity, a book that has become both my compass and speedometer. Mastering the balance between giving myself enough time to create something cool without falling into the perfection trap is a skill I still need to… more
We will come back to school with trench coat and AK47 💀😂 more
Remember that internet idiot you argued with last night?From his side, it might’ve looked like this more
A reminder to myself: Marketing is more than just sales. It is about the people you help.It is about solving real problems.It is about the stories you tell.It is about building strong connections. Does your customer remember you after paying? more
The era of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is fading. Now, the focus shifts to the Minimum Lovable Product (MLP). For a long time, MVPs were the go-to strategy for startups—launch quickly, test, and refine. A smart approach, right? But… more
Reminder for myself. Learning never stops — but also, never stop trying and failing. Failure is like a tough but honest coach, delivering raw, unfiltered feedback about life (with a touch of pain). Every failure is a shortcut to deeper… more
What do Amazon, Uber, Tesla, and Spotify have in common? They’re all high-tech companies that stayed unprofitable for decades, prioritizing rapid growth over immediate profit. But times are changing. A recent Y-Combinator podcast indirectly highlights this shift. Those speakers are… more
Amazon’s income statement is a masterclass in diversification. It’s not just an online store—it’s a tech company, a logistics powerhouse, a media giant, and even an advertising titan. Here are a few lessons entrepreneurs and businesses can take away: more
Money is a product of human imagination based on universal trust in the system. For over 5,000 years, humans have used some form of money. In the last 50 years, though, our trust in it has reached new heights. This… more
If you are not planning for the price of intelligence to go to zero, the next 3-5 years are going to incredibly disruptive to your business / life. This is the main idea for the rest of the decade, buckle… more
AI Agents will change how software works together very soon. No single software can handle all tasks. AI Agents will connect systems, gather information, and provide answers, just like a person might. Today, APIs let software work in predictable ways.… more
Pre-product-market fit rules:Keep doing stuff.If sharks stop swimming, they die.Action produces information.When facing a mountain in the fog, take three steps; the next three will reveal themselves. more
I picked up this book because the idea of slow productivity had resonated with me for a while. In my fast-paced corporate job, people were constantly overwhelmed by emails, chats and meetings. Despite working hard, it often felt like projects… more
This quote caught my attention, and I definitely agree with it. In reality, the cost of doing nothing is huge when looking at the long term. Investing in being wrong always has a return on investment – the experience that… more
In business, decision-making often revolves around two primary approaches: heuristic and algorithmic. Both methods have distinct advantages and can be effective in different situations. Understanding when to use each approach can significantly impact your decision-making process. Heuristic MethodsHeuristic methods rely… more
After a 30-year break, I returned to coding, and the experience brought back warm memories from my childhood… I was a 12-year-old in a family of Soviet engineers navigating the shift from a Soviet economy to a capitalist world. One… more
“A user interface is like a joke. If you have to explain it, it’s not that good.” — Martin LeBlanc “We don’t know what is good User Interface, but we know how to measure.”— Marissa Mayer “Design is not just… more
Quote of the day: “Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.” © Hanlon’s razor It’s essentially a clear paraphrase of the presumption of innocence and a way to avoid overcomplicating things that are already complex. more
The more I learn about russia’s tactics with its political allies, the more I believe every country should be horrified by the idea of making “great energy deals” with russia. In the long run, you’ll pay far more than the… more
Isn’t it crazy how people moved From floppy disks to cloud storage, From CRT monitors to 4K displays, From dial-up internet to 5G, From bulky desktop towers to ultra-thin laptops Yet, Excel still stands as the go-to tool for last-minute… more
Evolution in fast forward. Nature is truly mind-blowing, and this video showcases one of its miracles. The video is also symbolic for me. more
Discipline is your ability to prioritize the needs of your future self ahead of your own present self. That gentleman nailed it! Check out video below (starting from 1:33:55) more