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Despite whatever we think of Mr Beast, these instructions have helped build something impressive. The principles are interesting, and could be applied to build other impressive things. I like that. Elements that particularly stand out to me:

1. Taking direct ownership

2. Doing things that are effective, even though they're socially uncomfortable

3. Working towards the goal, to the detriment of other things which sound good but are not the goal

4. The way they fight to keep retention to incremental checkpoints. I don't know if this has any applications for Engineering, but certainly for marketing and communication it does.

5. The claimed method of constantly evaluating his employees _really_ appeals to me




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