Happy Friday Everyone!

We’re almost to the weekend and figured we should end off on a strong note. I heard this quote the other day by Mahatma Gandhi, “The future depends on what you do today.” Today, Friday, is no exception. Each moment is an opportunity to grow, learn, and prepare for the days ahead. Remember, success is built one day at a time, and our actions today shape our future. So, let's make the most of this Friday by taking stock of our progress, setting new goals, and continuing on our journey towards greatness.

Here's to an amazing Friday and an even more incredible weekend ahead! Keep striving, keep growing, and keep making a positive impact in everything you do.

Enjoy your weekend everyone! I’ll see you all back here on Monday!

Regards,

Derick, The Founder’s Frontier

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Articles I Found Interesting This Week (and a quick bullet point summary)

I Built a Billion-Dollar Business in Just 10 Years, And These Are the 9 Mantras I Live By

1. Embrace risk and change as essential for growth, and believe in your ability to make important professional decisions.

2. Be adaptable and resilient when plans don't work out, making the best of every situation.

3. Release frustration and resentment to maintain a positive mindset, as holding onto negativity is toxic.

4. Avoid tearing others down, especially family, to achieve your goals; focus on collaboration and connection.

5. Building a successful business requires hard work, dedication, and the willingness to get your hands dirty, regardless of your position in the company.

Read the article here.

Want Your Business to Grow? Ask Yourself This Question Every Time You Make a Decision.

1. A strong brand is more than just a logo and name; it's a visual and narrative identity that connects your audience to your mission and values.

2. Building an authentic brand that evolves with your company is crucial for consistent business growth.

3. Engage with consumers to understand what resonates with them and adapt your brand accordingly.

4. Protect your brand and ensure partnerships, hires, and alignments align with your brand vision.

5. Continuously ask yourself if decisions align with your brand and founding vision to achieve authentic and sustainable growth.

Read the article here.

Harvard expert shares her No. 1 ‘undesirable’ trait CEOs see in employees: It’s ‘a huge red flag for me’

1. Taking credit for others' ideas is a "trust breaker" and signals a lack of trustworthiness or competence.

2. Failing to appreciate others' contributions can be a red flag and harm your professional reputation.

3. Be transparent when an idea isn't yours to maintain trust and foster collaboration.

4. Warren Buffett emphasizes the importance of integrity in employees, along with intelligence and initiative.

5. "Smart collaboration," or working together on tasks that could be done alone, increases trust, productivity, and work quality when everyone is transparent about their contributions.

Read the article here.

Weekly News Recap

Vice President Harris to announce major U.S. order for community solar power

• Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday plans to announce a commitment between South Korean solar cell manufacturer Qcells and Virginia-based Summit Ridge Energy to deploy 1.2 gigawatts of community solar power.

• Harris will make the announcement during a trip to the Qcells facility in Dalton, Georgia as part of the White House’s “Invest in America” tour.

• The deal would be the largest community solar order in U.S. history and require the manufacturing of 2.5 million solar panels, Biden administration officials said.

Read the article here.

Layoffs are up nearly fivefold so far this year with tech companies leading the way

• Planned layoffs totaled 89,703 for the period, an increase of 15% from February, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

• Job cuts have soared to 270,416 so far in 2023, an increase of 396% from the same period a year ago.

• The damage was especially bad in tech, which has announced 102,391 cuts so far in 2023. That’s a staggering increase of 38,487% from a year ago.

Read the article here.

Cash App Founder Bob Lee Found Stabbed to Death in San Francisco

1. Cash App founder Bob Lee was found stabbed to death near Rincon Hill and the Bay Bridge.

2. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide, with no arrests made yet.

3. Lee was a tech entrepreneur and held significant roles at Square and MobileCoin.

Read the article here.

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