Writings - Page 2 of 6 - Marc Randolph

I love to write.

Here are few thoughts I’ve written down over the years.

Latest Posts

Sorry . . .They Are Just Not That Into You.

Why you didn’t land that venture investment (and why it may not be your fault).

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Following the Herd.

Sometimes what seems like a good idea at the time can seem pretty foolish later on.

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Are You Stupid or Are You Weak?

Startups are full of questions with no obvious answers.

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Why I Always Carry a Raincoat

Spend enough time in the mountains and you’re going to get caught in the rain.

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Eastern vs. Western Thinking

If your agreements are getting too complicated, try approaching them from another direction.

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Are You Starting an Iceberg Business?

If it looks easy, it just might mean you don’t understand it.

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The Starbucks Test

A cup of coffee could be the fastest way to the perfect pitch.

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Radical Honesty

Honesty isn’t just the best policy. It’s the only policy.

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We Launched Netflix 25 Years Ago Today.

We ended the day with 200 customers. Today, Netflix has more than 200 million of them.

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Bulls Make Money. Bears Make Money. Pigs Get Slaughtered.

Good times and bad, there’s always an opportunity to do well. Just don’t be greedy.

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Don’t Follow Me.

I don’t want you to follow me. I want you to join me.

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My Favorite Management Tool.

What’s the best thing to say in a meeting? As little as possible.

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