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The content is not bad. Basically, he says to focus on the most important thing and provides antecdotes on how he accomplishes this. This is a recurring theme
by edw519 17y ago
The content is not bad. Basically, he says to focus on the most important thing and provides antecdotes on how he accomplishes this. This is a recurring theme here at hn:
http://paulgraham.com/procrastination.html http://paulgraham.com/procrastination.html
http://paulgraham.com/hamming.html http://paulgraham.com/hamming.html
I'm not knocking the guy, but I would not agree that this is good marketing. Am I the only one who is becoming immune to sensational titles and tactics?
Here's an idea: Just call your work what it is, promote it well, and let it stand on its own merit. But, "The Einstein Principal"? Please.
- ankeshk 17y agoSensationalist? Yes. But who would remember the Newport Principle? Using an Einstein story makes the whole idea more memorable. Borrowing star power is a tool. Like any tool - it can be used for good or bad. In this case, I think its a good use.