Yesterday, while writing the coursework for "My Corporate Methodology," there was a small section where I organized my work principles. Some of them I haven't done well yet, so I use them to motivate myself.
Basic Thinking
I started my entrepreneurial journey 8 years ago. During this process, I have strived to ensure the sustainable operation of the enterprise, even if it's just one more day; however, even if the company eventually goes bankrupt, I can accept this result and be prepared to start over. This is because over the past 8 years, I have gradually developed a preliminary understanding of corporate operations and business rules. Therefore, I can adopt an attitude of "living towards death" in managing the enterprise.
In order to keep the company alive for one more day, more precisely, to keep it healthy for one more day, it is necessary to identify factors that may lead to the company's demise and avoid them as much as possible. Possible fatal factors include: cash flow disruption, conflicts between partners, failure to keep up with changes in the times, hiring too many unnecessary personnel, and personal issues of the founder, such as death or loss of freedom, etc. Therefore, every day I think about how to avoid these problems or at least reduce their likelihood, and delay them as much as possible.
Then, next, I can adopt the principle of long-termism, make investments with compound interest effects, go with the flow, increase the growth iteration speed of our company, and promote the growth of both myself and the enterprise.
As the founder, I am the ceiling of the enterprise, and the enterprise is the product polished by the core members of the company. The products of the company are the monetization of the enterprise's capabilities. Therefore, I must continuously improve myself and optimize the enterprise's operations in order to produce products that are more commercialized, higher quality, higher technical barriers, and more in line with user needs.
Work Principles
The teacher suggested in class that each of us write down our own life principles and work principles. Since my life basically revolves around one thing - entrepreneurship - I don't have a separate life list, everything revolves around my work list.
Simplification and Focus
Subtraction Principle: Avoid ineffective actions, focus on valuable activities. Current score: 40 points. Decluttering: Timely discard unnecessary items, do not purchase non-essential items. Current score: 90 points. Efficiency Optimization: Continuously review and improve company processes, look for opportunities to enhance efficiency. Current score: 70 points.
Learning and Growth
Continuous Learning: Constantly absorb new knowledge, maintain an open mindset. Current score: 90 points. Knowledge Sharing: Exchange with people better than yourself, obtain feedback from virtual and real-world "boards." Current score: 60 points. Professional Development: Provide a growth platform for the team, maintain a fair working environment. Current score: 60 points.
Morality and Values
Fair Trade: Insist on repaying kindness with kindness and evil with evil. When uncertain about the other party's intentions, follow the principle of benevolence and assume good will. Current score: 70 points. Honesty and Integrity: Through honesty, there is no need to strain memory, simplifying the complexity of life and work. Current score: 80 points.
Decision-making and Strategy
Cautious Decision-making: Think thrice before acting, carefully consider future possibilities. Current score: 50 points. Long-termism: Patiently engage in activities that bring compound interest benefits, avoid short-sightedness. Current score: 60 points. Rational Problem Solving: Stay objective, solve problems rationally, avoid emotional decision-making. Current score: 50 points.
Life and Work Balance
Maintain Discipline: Live frugally, keep learning, maintain physical health. Current score: 60 points. Positive Attitude: Find positives in adverse situations, cultivate an optimistic life attitude. Current score: 90 points. Transparency and Fairness: Under the premise of ensuring company safety, increase information transparency, fairly employ people. Current score: 80 points.
Communication and Interaction
Open Feedback: Face different opinions bravely, express through timely communication to resolve problems. Current score: 80 points. Respect and Reality: Respect facts and natural laws, avoid unrealistic expectations and self-deception. Current score: 60 points.
Market and Technology Sensitivity
Market Adaptability: Remain highly sensitive to market changes, quickly adapt. Current score: 60 points. Technological Frontier: Actively explore and apply new technologies. Current score: 90 points. Become a User: Understand and meet user needs. Current score: 60 points.