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Do Business Like You Play Music: Mastery Comes from Action not Theory Episode

Do Business Like You Play Music: Mastery Comes from Action not Theory

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In this short but powerful piece, Jason Fried makes a compelling argument: you can't learn business by reading about it—you have to actually do it. He draws an analogy between business and music, pointing out that no amount of reading about playing guitar will make you a great guitarist. The same applies to hiring, product development, and running a company. Business, he argues, is more physical than mental; it's built through hands-on experience, not by consuming endless content. His advice? Stop over-preparing and start doing. "Business is muscle memory. It's built by doing. Go do."

Key Points:

  • Business isn’t something you can learn from books, posts, or threads—you learn by doing.
  • Hiring, product development, and business operations require hands-on experience, not just theory.
  • Jason Fried compares business to music: no amount of reading will make you good at playing guitar—you have to practice.
  • Some things can be taught, but business isn't one of them; it's more like a physical skill that improves with repetition.
  • His takeaway? Stop waiting for the perfect advice or learning the perfect method—just go do business.

No fluff, no hacks—just action. Now, go do. 🚀
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