matryoshka

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Show HN: Online marketplace for handmade cremation urns(artisurn.com)
1 points by matryoshka 11y ago|0 comments
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by matryoshka 13y ago
As a female founder I hope these types of thoughts are promoted but the resulting actions are not obvious. I wouldn't want to be a female founder accepted into ycombinator and then have myself or others wonder if I am part of some kind
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Does Teaching Kids To Get 'Gritty' Help Them Get Ahead?(npr.org)
1 points by matryoshka 13y ago|0 comments
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Russian mentality still longs for strong leadership. Young people do try to break away but the majority of Russian population want to have a powerful and dominant head of state. It's in our psyche. Thanks to our our history and our bro
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Great post. It was fascinating to see how your copyrighting evolved. A/B testing is big these days and if done properly can make a significant difference in conversion rates.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Thanks for pointing to woorank.com. Great tool! I've already made a few adjustments to my site based on its recommendations. Excellent guide overall.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
I bet reporters love HARO as they can send their requests in and just filter the incoming responses.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Hacks are useful to get things done that are not important to you but need to get done. I do believe that "It’s the experience you should be seeking, not the short cut. It’s the voyage you should embrace, not the destination. It’s the
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Russia never played by the rules. Russia wants to be feared and respected at all cost. Russia wants an image of a masculine and all knowing power. I love my motherland but like a parent it can be overbearing and wrong. It won't admit a
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by matryoshka 13y ago
To only follow the advice that's applicable to your current startup situation is limiting and keeps you in your comfort zone. I'd want to get advice that shows me where I can be if I follow it. Advice needs to lead not to lock you
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Thank You HN: finding help in unexpected places
6 points by matryoshka 13y ago|0 comments
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by matryoshka 13y ago
I gather facts and listen to my gut feeling. If my gut feeling tells me something is off, it overrides the facts and I go with my gut feeling.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Leo nails what you need to do day in and day out to become successful in blogging: Publish today. Get it out there. Be authentic. Be extremely useful. Don’t be spammy, don’t have ads, don’t have popups, don’t push people to share or subscri
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Do market research by checking out potential competition and find what niche you can specialize in (narrower is way better than broad and all encompassing). Go out and talk to your prospective customers. Get some kind of commitment from tho
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by matryoshka 13y ago
You can say the same about artisans who have spent their lives perfecting their craft but don't know how to get the word out about their creations. So many labor in obscurity and their pieces are stunning.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
I am a big fan of Social Media Examiner. They know how to make people keep coming back with content that's relevant and from a lot of quality guest bloggers. I especially appreciate their aggregation articles where they either provide
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by matryoshka 13y ago
I believe in specialization and niche markets. Also I'd rather start with one thing and do it well. I'd give a new idea all my effort for at least 3 months before making a call if it's worth sticking with, pivoting or complet
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by matryoshka 13y ago
This is the way to do it: “Start with a small, intense fire.” Those first customers will make or break you.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Keeping a hand-written journal requires discipline and strong connection to your inner self. You have to be willing to have a reality check and admit when you are wrong.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
LinkedIn has a few features that irate existing users. Letting other LinkedIn users anonymously check your profile comes to mind. Some feel it's like virtual stalking. My stance is that this a is a free platform and you can voice your
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Always be on the lookout for emerging channels so you can test them out to see if they are a good fit for your business. Sitting on the sideline will cost you the first mover advantage. Even better if other businesses in your niche don&#x27
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Just looked up all your references. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
I identify the most with community clusters. You get to connect with like-minded people and developer meaningful connections that can be carried over into other channels including meeting in person.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
I would re-phrase it a bit: good things happen to generous people who are willing to give before taking.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
I agree. Japan would be perfect for what my company offers.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Thank you for all the suggestions - all good ones. I have been reaching out to those who are comfortable talking about death (e.g. The Order of the Good Death). It has been empowering to be in the forefront of bringing the topic of death in
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by matryoshka 13y ago
Nice! That would make a great screen saver :).
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Ask HN: How can I talk to people about death without freaking them out?
2 points by matryoshka 13y ago|6 comments
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by matryoshka 13y ago
That's the way to own it! I identify with this life philosophy and own it without feeling guilty that I haven't mastered one specific domain. I do work on learning more and stay current in my areas of interest.
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by matryoshka 13y ago
'One sentence' is way better than an elevator pitch with today's short attention span. My one sentence at the moment is: my company, artisurn.com, helps people embrace what is inevitable with grace and lets them pick a memori

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