A core concept they drill into your head in flight training is the following axiom:
Aviate, Navigate, Communicate
(in that order)
First and foremost, keep the plane in the air. Then you can worry about where you're going (e.g. don't fly into terrain, start heading towards an airport). Finally, coordinate with others (e.g. controllers) to let them know what you're doing and seek guidance.
This axiom can be applied to lots of other areas, too, including startups. For instance, it explains why I don't blog: I'm concentrating on execution and strategy.
It's one of the reasons I wonder if the many prolific startup bloggers have their priorities straight.
This axiom can be applied to lots of other areas, too, including startups. For instance, it explains why I don't blog: I'm concentrating on execution and strategy.
It's one of the reasons I wonder if the many prolific startup bloggers have their priorities straight.
EDIT: oops, just saw yread's comment below. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3360071