Mark Zuckerberg on the importance of getting started, Julian Weisser on greatness, and Teddy Roosevelt's advice on dealing with critics

Welcome back to the Z Fellows newsletter! Every Monday we share 3 ideas - to help you build companies, ship products, and create your life's work.

1: Mark Zuckerberg on the importance of getting started

“I know, you’re probably thinking: I don’t know how to build a dam, or get a million people involved in anything.

But let me tell you a secret: no one does when they begin.

Ideas don’t come out fully formed. They only become clear as you work on them. You just have to get started.”

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmYv8XGl-YU

2: Julian Weisser on Greatness

Julian Weisser is an entrepreneur, community builder, and founding member of the On Deck accelerator, who has been involved in various tech initiatives and startup communities.

“For years now, greatness was not only discouraged, but actively mocked and attacked.

"Cringe" became the weapon of choice. Many wanted to do great things but feared showing genuine enthusiasm. Heaven forbid you take yourself too seriously.

Now the dam has burst. Greatness is rushing back into the culture.

You can't hold back human nature. The desire to achieve, to inspire and be inspired simply overwhelmed the barriers.

As intelligence becomes too cheap to meter, we embrace other human qualities: ambition and a desire to do our best.

You don't have to strive for greatness. But for the first time in a decade, society will celebrate you if you do.”

Source: The Dam has Burst. by Julian Weisser

3: Teddy Roosevelt’s advice on dealing with critics

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- The Z Fellows Team

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