HACKER Q&A
📣 joshagilend

How Do You Win Games?


Hey HN,

For a long time I’ve thought about a theory of #startups. While I am by no means a successful startup founder, with lots of funding raised and successful user acquisition, I do believe that my last startup #sanahealth taught me a thing or two about startups.

One of my startup mentors taught me: win games, win meetings, and you’ll win the race.

For me, that means giving my 100% in every meeting, and showing up at my best every day. Winning games means I win the meeting and win the war :)

What does it mean for you, HN? I’d love to hear from founders, adventurers, and developers in the San Francisco Bay Area :)

J

  👤 Calcumater Accepted Answer ✓
I'd only offer two insights. First, don't underestimate the power of personal contact. As great as technology is, getting to know, and showing interest in others on a personal level is powerful. People are a social species and will choose a friend over a stranger to deal with. Second, success (or failure) accumulates over time. As you build, you gain momentum. Many people change course too quickly, and as a result, never gain the momentum that makes things easier and more rewarding.