Enjoy this 531-word “Micro-Interview” with AI-expert, Ruben Hassid.
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Thanks, Ruben.
Let’s get started:
1) "Do you have a work routine?”
I work at the office, or I don't work.
If it can be done under 5 minutes, do it now.
Important is different than urgent.
If I focus only on what's urgent, something's wrong.
I am not working on Saturday — whatever happens.
2) "What do you wish you'd known about your work when you first started?”
My dopamine level will be challenged.
10,000 impressions use to feel awesome. 100,000 impressions use to feel awesome. 1,000,000 impressions feels awesome...today.
There is no destination. Only a journey.
If I'm only focused on pleasing my "impressions" dopamine, I'll be forever unsatisfied.
But if my focus is on a higher goal, like being the bridge between people & AI, any impression is worth it.
3) “What did your biggest professional failure teach you?”
I lost 10,000€ at 21.
It all started with an idea. My idea.
(and that's the problem)
I was managing techno music labels, and I realized merchandising was tough to produce. The labels were having a hard time having funds to do it.
So I thought — "I" being the important word — I should go all-in into a clothing brand.
Helping labels creating merchandise.
But why going all-in without any market fit. Without any prior positive feedback it's the right move. That's my mistake: thinking having an idea — as good as it can be — was enough to start going all-in.
I need much more.
4) “Has anything helped you shorten your craft's learning curve?”
Fighting the Resistance.
What's Resistance?
Resistance is the inner demon of procrastination and self-doubt.
Reading "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield was pivotal.
It not only helped me identify this force but also equipped me to combat it.
One key takeaway that I implemented immediately was to treat my craft like a job. Schedule time for it, show up every day, whether I feel like it or not.
This simple act of discipline was transformative.
Recognizing Resistance was key to my journey, allowing me to stay committed to my goals.
I highly recommend this book to anyone struggling to shorten their craft's learning curve; it empowers you to unlock your full potential and master your craft.
5) “Do you have a book recommendation?”
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Sapiens by Yval Harari
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
The Evolution Man by Roy Lewis
6) “Any parting piece of advice?”
Focus on one thing: doing.
Not doing the right thing. Not planning the right thing. Not making sure people wants you to do that thing.
As cheesy as it is: just do it.
Because from the doing, you'll discover what's the right thing.
From the doing, you'll start planning the right thing.
And before you even realize it, your doing attracted the right people.
Just like my doing attracted Eddie who interviewed me.
