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12 articlesHow to instantly appear clever when speaking
The persuasive techniques used by the Greeks let you appear clever when speaking. Other schemes include figures of speech, twisting clichés, Yoda speaking, dialysis, antithesis, saying both yes and no and inventing new words.
Sarah Tavel: The Three Levels of User Engagement
Sustainable user engagement should be built through three levels: user growth, focusing on the growth of users completing core actions; user retention, where the longer the product is used, the greater its value, and the greater the loss when users leave; self-sustaining, where users create a positive feedback loop through their participation in the product.
How to Work with Achievers, Activators, Adapters, Analyzers, and Arrangers?
Working with Activators: Provide recognition, allow freedom, assist in moving forward; Working with Adapters: Highly adaptable, easy to collaborate, advantageous for short-term tasks; Working with Analyzers: Good at thinking, data-driven, values accuracy; Working with Arrangers: Skilled at coordinating and handling complex tasks, strong problem-solving abilities.
Time Management for System Administrators: Radically Automating with Routines
How to develop your own routines, you can try to identify the following situations: tasks that recur without being scheduled; maintenance tasks; relationships and professional networks; when the time spent procrastinating exceeds the time spent taking action; things that are frequently forgotten; trivial tasks that are occasionally overlooked but shouldn't be; developing new skills; keeping up with trends through continuous reading.
Pitch Deck Outline
To make successful slides for the seed-round fundraising, first, start with your title and slogan. Then, bring up your problem on the next pages. The problem should be followed by your solution and explanations. At last, don’t forget to say what you need from the investors.
Humility is the road to character
People are more narcissistic than ever because of the increasingly tremendous benefits brought by fame via the mass media and the Internet. Pride focuses on superiority. However, humility is the self-confrontation of weakness, which is painful and takes effort.
How to work with Consistentor, Context Provider, and Deliberative
Tips for collaborating with Consistentor, Context Provider, and Deliberative personality types: how to support them, communicate effectively, and leverage their strengths.
How to work with Believer, Commander, Communicator, Competitor, and Connector
Working with people need skills. Believers need jobs linking to their passion. Look to commanders taking charge when persuading people. Communicators have ideas for communication. Be competitive when with competitors. Connectors build bridges across different teams.
How to work with Achiever, Activator, Adaptor, Analyzer, and Arranger
Always work hard with Achievers. Learn from complaints from Activators and offer new initiatives. Adaptors are valuable for any team. When working with Analyzers, take time to think with them. Arrangers are excited by complex assignments.
Time Management for System Administrators: Fundamental Principles
The time management code for SAs: avoid interruptions; consolidate all time management information in one place; don't constantly think about managing time, develop routines, habits, and mantras; good self-control helps maintain focus during projects; use the same tools to manage your life.
Ryan Holiday: How User Growth Begins with PMF (Product-Market Fit)
PMF refers to the degree to which a product meets strong market demand. How does user growth begin with PMF? Start with the simplest viable product and improve based on user feedback; use the data and information obtained to support the enhancement of PMF; understand customer needs as early as possible; find answers using the Socratic method.
From Good to Great
Leading a company from good to great is equivalent to driving a massive flywheel to achieve breakthroughs through the following three factors: disciplined and well-trained people; disciplined and well-trained thoughts; disciplined and well-trained actions.
About Tian Pan
I'm Tian Pan, an engineer-founder focused on agentic engineering — building autonomous AI systems and scaling engineering teams. I write practical guides on system design, technical leadership, and shipping with AI agents. Previously an early engineer at Uber, Brex, and IoTeX.
