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By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:32:53 +0000

> frown on predictions

Is the word “predictions” being used to describe more than it should? Instead of predictions, I’d like to think in terms of 1.) aggregating a range of possible outcomes 2.) recognizing what happened soon thereafter.

Take poker, for example. Is it a simple prediction of which card will appear next? No, it is a pricing of the most likely scenarios, which are then re-priced in light of additional information.

Or take driving. If you see a car swerving all over the road, you cannot predict exactly where it will end up. But you are sure going to drive more defensively.

By: Claire

Claire — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:15:30 +0000

@ Topseekrit see slide 49. Being wise with your resources is always prudent. Knowing when to be prudent is especially timely.

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:17:59 +0000

It’s a tough world for startups. These venture capitalists aren’t dishing out the dollars like they were in years past. Even the most worthy endeavor has trouble getting financed these days, as the people with cash want to keep it close.

By: Thisson

Thisson — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:54:29 +0000

@topseekrit

They just mean to be as frugal as possible when it comes to spending dollars, because getting dollars in the door is very difficult in this environment.

By: Silicon Valley’s Advice for Handling the Downturn » Persistence Unlimited Goal Setting Blog - Setting and Reaching Your Goals

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:35:26 +0000

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By: topseekrit

topseekrit — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:29:45 +0000

Why did they say spend every dollar like it’s your last in The Solution slide? Is that there way of saying enjoy life while it lasts or to not save…am I reading it wrong?

By: ekrabs

ekrabs — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:02:36 +0000

That’s a good read!

Although predictions can do more harm than good, I believe preparation is the key here. It’s like planning for a hurricane. While nobody may be sure where it may end up next, it’s still best to be prepared just the same.

As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

By: Steven Place

Steven Place — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:38:53 +0000

Also, you need to adjust the dimensions of your embedded presentation. It’s going into your sidebar.